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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,280.81, 411,627.59 and 164,144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,280.81, 411,627.59 and 164,144.81 is: 226,519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,280.81 : 411,627.59 = 164,144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,280.81/411,627.59 = 164,144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,280.81x = 411,627.59 × 164,144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,280.81x = 67,566,533,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,566,533,375.20/298,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,519.88

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