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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,797.91, 412,341.19 and 162,831.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,797.91, 412,341.19 and 162,831.89 is: 224,708.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,797.91 : 412,341.19 = 162,831.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,797.91/412,341.19 = 162,831.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,797.91x = 412,341.19 × 162,831.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,797.91x = 67,142,295,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,142,295,611.60/298,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,708.05

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