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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,968.23, 448,510.09 and 96,618.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,968.23, 448,510.09 and 96,618.79 is: 144,946.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,968.23 : 448,510.09 = 96,618.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,968.23/448,510.09 = 96,618.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,968.23x = 448,510.09 × 96,618.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,968.23x = 43,334,502,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,334,502,198.59/298,968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,946.85

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