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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,965.64, 1,245,057 and 297,546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,965.64, 1,245,057 and 297,546.16 is: 446,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,965.64 : 1,245,057 = 297,546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,965.64/1,245,057 = 297,546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,965.64x = 1,245,057 × 297,546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,965.64x = 370,461,929,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,461,929,331.12/829,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,358.15

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