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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,118.70, 448,524.15 and 88,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,118.70, 448,524.15 and 88,729.30 is: 133,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,118.70 : 448,524.15 = 88,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,118.70/448,524.15 = 88,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,118.70x = 448,524.15 × 88,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,118.70x = 39,797,233,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797,233,862.60/299,118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,048.30

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