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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,001.70, 447,002.55 and 87,660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,001.70, 447,002.55 and 87,660.90 is: 131,491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,001.70 : 447,002.55 = 87,660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,001.70/447,002.55 = 87,660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,001.70x = 447,002.55 × 87,660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,001.70x = 39,184,645,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,184,645,835.30/298,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,491.35

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