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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,024.92, 411,272.10 and 162,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,024.92, 411,272.10 and 162,058.95 is: 223,640.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,024.92 : 411,272.10 = 162,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,024.92/411,272.10 = 162,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,024.92x = 411,272.10 × 162,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,024.92x = 66,650,324,690.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,650,324,690.30/298,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,640.11

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