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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,115.59, 448,576.34 and 99,382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,115.59, 448,576.34 and 99,382.35 is: 149,041.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,115.59 : 448,576.34 = 99,382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,115.59/448,576.34 = 99,382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,115.59x = 448,576.34 × 99,382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,115.59x = 44,580,570,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,580,570,823.60/299,115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,041.28

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