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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,896.21, 448,032.91 and 130,371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,896.21, 448,032.91 and 130,371.29 is: 195,421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,896.21 : 448,032.91 = 130,371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,896.21/448,032.91 = 130,371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,896.21x = 448,032.91 × 130,371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,896.21x = 58,410,625,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,410,625,873.06/298,896.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,421.10

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