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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,161.92, 447,386.41 and 148,415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,161.92, 447,386.41 and 148,415.30 is: 222,694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,161.92 : 447,386.41 = 148,415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,161.92/447,386.41 = 148,415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,161.92x = 447,386.41 × 148,415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,161.92x = 66,398,987,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,398,987,514.00/298,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,694.39

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