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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,605.76, 412,075.94 and 164,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,605.76, 412,075.94 and 164,469.76 is: 226,968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,605.76 : 412,075.94 = 164,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,605.76/412,075.94 = 164,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,605.76x = 412,075.94 × 164,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,605.76x = 67,774,030,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,774,030,953.57/298,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,968.26

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