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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,312.30, 447,079.65 and 138,369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,312.30, 447,079.65 and 138,369.70 is: 207,374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,312.30 : 447,079.65 = 138,369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,312.30/447,079.65 = 138,369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,312.30x = 447,079.65 × 138,369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,312.30x = 61,862,277,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,862,277,046.61/298,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,374.21

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