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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,096.12, 447,188.46 and 98,437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,096.12, 447,188.46 and 98,437.56 is: 147,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,096.12 : 447,188.46 = 98,437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,096.12/447,188.46 = 98,437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,096.12x = 447,188.46 × 98,437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,096.12x = 44,020,140,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,020,140,862.56/298,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,670.96

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