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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,514.47, 447,770.68 and 121,021.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,514.47, 447,770.68 and 121,021.06 is: 181,531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,514.47 : 447,770.68 = 121,021.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,514.47/447,770.68 = 121,021.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,514.47x = 447,770.68 × 121,021.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,514.47x = 54,189,682,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,189,682,330.52/298,514.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,531.17

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