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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,892.61, 412,466.49 and 162,927.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,892.61, 412,466.49 and 162,927.77 is: 224,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,892.61 : 412,466.49 = 162,927.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,892.61/412,466.49 = 162,927.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,892.61x = 412,466.49 × 162,927.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,892.61x = 67,202,243,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,202,243,353.09/298,892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,837.42

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