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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,766.41, 412,292.28 and 162,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,766.41, 412,292.28 and 162,801.52 is: 224,663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,766.41 : 412,292.28 = 162,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,766.41/412,292.28 = 162,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,766.41x = 412,292.28 × 162,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,766.41x = 67,121,809,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,121,809,868.27/298,766.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,663.17

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