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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,014.15, 448,521.23 and 205,235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,014.15, 448,521.23 and 205,235.59 is: 307,853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,014.15 : 448,521.23 = 205,235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,014.15/448,521.23 = 205,235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,014.15x = 448,521.23 × 205,235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,014.15x = 92,052,519,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,052,519,266.58/299,014.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,853.39

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