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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,338.84, 447,443.28 and 98,611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,338.84, 447,443.28 and 98,611.92 is: 147,896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,338.84 : 447,443.28 = 98,611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,338.84/447,443.28 = 98,611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,338.84x = 447,443.28 × 98,611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,338.84x = 44,123,240,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123,240,931.90/298,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,896.40

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