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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,309.31, 447,285.51 and 202,364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,309.31, 447,285.51 and 202,364.45 is: 303,425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,309.31 : 447,285.51 = 202,364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,309.31/447,285.51 = 202,364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,309.31x = 447,285.51 × 202,364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,309.31x = 90,514,687,342.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,514,687,342.33/298,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,425.62

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