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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,055.40, 448,640.70 and 151,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,055.40, 448,640.70 and 151,311.40 is: 226,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,055.40 : 448,640.70 = 151,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,055.40/448,640.70 = 151,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,055.40x = 448,640.70 × 151,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,055.40x = 67,884,452,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,884,452,413.98/299,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,996.24

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