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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,096.40, 448,723.80 and 130,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,096.40, 448,723.80 and 130,544.40 is: 195,851.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,096.40 : 448,723.80 = 130,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,096.40/448,723.80 = 130,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,096.40x = 448,723.80 × 130,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,096.40x = 58,578,379,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,578,379,236.72/299,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,851.17

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