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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,389.25, 447,583.88 and 101,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,389.25, 447,583.88 and 101,397.25 is: 152,095.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,389.25 : 447,583.88 = 101,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,389.25/447,583.88 = 101,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,389.25x = 447,583.88 × 101,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,389.25x = 45,383,774,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,383,774,576.33/298,389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,095.88

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