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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,724.61, 447,815.87 and 149,010.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,724.61, 447,815.87 and 149,010.83 is: 223,381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,724.61 : 447,815.87 = 149,010.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,724.61/447,815.87 = 149,010.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,724.61x = 447,815.87 × 149,010.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,724.61x = 66,729,414,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,729,414,475.87/298,724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,381.04

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