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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,625.90, 447,938.85 and 141,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,625.90, 447,938.85 and 141,161.90 is: 211,742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,625.90 : 447,938.85 = 141,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,625.90/447,938.85 = 141,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,625.90x = 447,938.85 × 141,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,625.90x = 63,231,899,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231,899,149.82/298,625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,742.85

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