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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,133.24, 447,244.18 and 98,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,133.24, 447,244.18 and 98,474.72 is: 147,726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,133.24 : 447,244.18 = 98,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,133.24/447,244.18 = 98,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,133.24x = 447,244.18 × 98,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,133.24x = 44,042,242,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042,242,914.72/298,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,726.71

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