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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,033.67, 448,473.51 and 88,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,033.67, 448,473.51 and 88,622.40 is: 132,910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,033.67 : 448,473.51 = 88,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,033.67/448,473.51 = 88,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,033.67x = 448,473.51 × 88,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,033.67x = 39,744,800,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744,800,474.40/299,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,910.79

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