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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,921.96, 659,310.84 and 308,210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,921.96, 659,310.84 and 308,210.76 is: 425,188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,921.96 : 659,310.84 = 308,210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,921.96/659,310.84 = 308,210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,921.96x = 659,310.84 × 308,210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,921.96x = 203,206,695,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,206,695,072.64/477,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,188.03

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