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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,005.20, 448,529.40 and 99,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,005.20, 448,529.40 and 99,464.40 is: 149,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,005.20 : 448,529.40 = 99,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,005.20/448,529.40 = 99,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,005.20x = 448,529.40 × 99,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,005.20x = 44,612,707,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,612,707,653.36/299,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,203.79

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