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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,034.48, 448,846.97 and 130,671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,034.48, 448,846.97 and 130,671.02 is: 196,135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,034.48 : 448,846.97 = 130,671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,034.48/448,846.97 = 130,671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,034.48x = 448,846.97 × 130,671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,034.48x = 58,651,292,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,651,292,597.60/299,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,135.55

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