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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,113.28, 446,735.04 and 138,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,113.28, 446,735.04 and 138,238 is: 207,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,113.28 : 446,735.04 = 138,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,113.28/446,735.04 = 138,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,113.28x = 446,735.04 × 138,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,113.28x = 61,755,758,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,755,758,459.52/298,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,155.34

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