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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,554.48, 411,986.52 and 164,418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,554.48, 411,986.52 and 164,418.48 is: 226,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,554.48 : 411,986.52 = 164,418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,554.48/411,986.52 = 164,418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,554.48x = 411,986.52 × 164,418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,554.48x = 67,738,197,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,738,197,398.89/298,554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,887.22

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