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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,621.88, 412,098.19 and 164,485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,621.88, 412,098.19 and 164,485.88 is: 226,990.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,621.88 : 412,098.19 = 164,485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,621.88/412,098.19 = 164,485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,621.88x = 412,098.19 × 164,485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,621.88x = 67,784,330,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,784,330,956.85/298,621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,990.51

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