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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,908.08, 446,878.68 and 98,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,908.08, 446,878.68 and 98,220.40 is: 147,336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,908.08 : 446,878.68 = 98,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,908.08/446,878.68 = 98,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,908.08x = 446,878.68 × 98,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,908.08x = 43,892,602,701.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,892,602,701.07/297,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,336.06

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