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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,626.78, 659,286.80 and 296,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,626.78, 659,286.80 and 296,444.76 is: 409,194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,626.78 : 659,286.80 = 296,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,626.78/659,286.80 = 296,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,626.78x = 659,286.80 × 296,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,626.78x = 195,442,117,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,442,117,197.17/477,626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,194.22

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