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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,763.76, 447,819.60 and 147,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,763.76, 447,819.60 and 147,065.24 is: 220,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,763.76 : 447,819.60 = 147,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,763.76/447,819.60 = 147,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,763.76x = 447,819.60 × 147,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,763.76x = 65,858,696,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,858,696,950.70/298,763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,437.37

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