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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,008.08, 448,510.68 and 99,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,008.08, 448,510.68 and 99,343.44 is: 149,014.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,008.08 : 448,510.68 = 99,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,008.08/448,510.68 = 99,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,008.08x = 448,510.68 × 99,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,008.08x = 44,556,593,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,556,593,827.94/299,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,014.68

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