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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,621.69, 412,097.93 and 164,485.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,621.69, 412,097.93 and 164,485.69 is: 226,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,621.69 : 412,097.93 = 164,485.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,621.69/412,097.93 = 164,485.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,621.69x = 412,097.93 × 164,485.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,621.69x = 67,784,211,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,784,211,127.77/298,621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,990.25

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