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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,116.59, 448,577.84 and 99,383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,116.59, 448,577.84 and 99,383.36 is: 149,042.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,116.59 : 448,577.84 = 99,383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,116.59/448,577.84 = 99,383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,116.59x = 448,577.84 × 99,383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,116.59x = 44,581,170,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581,170,220.94/299,116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,042.79

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