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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,570.46, 447,535.94 and 148,487.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,570.46, 447,535.94 and 148,487.58 is: 222,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,570.46 : 447,535.94 = 148,487.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,570.46/447,535.94 = 148,487.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,570.46x = 447,535.94 × 148,487.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,570.46x = 66,453,527,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,453,527,951.19/298,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,572.35

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