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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,133.99, 448,569.60 and 112,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,133.99, 448,569.60 and 112,014.27 is: 167,972.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,133.99 : 448,569.60 = 112,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,133.99/448,569.60 = 112,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,133.99x = 448,569.60 × 112,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,133.99x = 50,246,196,288.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,246,196,288.19/299,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,972.21

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