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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,445.47, 447,386.80 and 148,544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,445.47, 447,386.80 and 148,544.05 is: 222,676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,445.47 : 447,386.80 = 148,544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,445.47/447,386.80 = 148,544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,445.47x = 447,386.80 × 148,544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,445.47x = 66,456,647,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,456,647,188.54/298,445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,676.01

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