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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,835.26, 446,808.22 and 98,169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,835.26, 446,808.22 and 98,169.66 is: 147,272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,835.26 : 446,808.22 = 98,169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,835.26/446,808.22 = 98,169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,835.26x = 446,808.22 × 98,169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,835.26x = 43,863,011,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,863,011,042.61/297,835.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,272.73

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