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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,140.08, 448,335.93 and 149,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,140.08, 448,335.93 and 149,422.16 is: 223,946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,140.08 : 448,335.93 = 149,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,140.08/448,335.93 = 149,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,140.08x = 448,335.93 × 149,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,140.08x = 66,991,320,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,991,320,824.53/299,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,946.32

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