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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,027.71, 664,022.70 and 299,829.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,027.71, 664,022.70 and 299,829.90 is: 413,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,027.71 : 664,022.70 = 299,829.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,027.71/664,022.70 = 299,829.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,027.71x = 664,022.70 × 299,829.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,027.71x = 199,093,859,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,093,859,738.73/481,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,892.70

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