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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,967.68, 448,710.62 and 156,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,967.68, 448,710.62 and 156,913.30 is: 235,505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,967.68 : 448,710.62 = 156,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,967.68/448,710.62 = 156,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,967.68x = 448,710.62 × 156,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,967.68x = 70,408,665,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,408,665,450.18/298,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,505.94

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