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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,114.08, 447,030.78 and 87,710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,114.08, 447,030.78 and 87,710.10 is: 131,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,114.08 : 447,030.78 = 87,710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,114.08/447,030.78 = 87,710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,114.08x = 447,030.78 × 87,710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,114.08x = 39,209,114,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,209,114,416.88/298,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,523.86

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