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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,568.48, 412,005.60 and 164,432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,568.48, 412,005.60 and 164,432.48 is: 226,906.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,568.48 : 412,005.60 = 164,432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,568.48/412,005.60 = 164,432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,568.48x = 412,005.60 × 164,432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,568.48x = 67,747,102,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,747,102,581.89/298,568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,906.41

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