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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,770.04, 659,048.40 and 298,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,770.04, 659,048.40 and 298,611 is: 411,911.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,770.04 : 659,048.40 = 298,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,770.04/659,048.40 = 298,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,770.04x = 659,048.40 × 298,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,770.04x = 196,799,101,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,799,101,772.40/477,770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,911.77

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