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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,167.92, 448,664.40 and 246,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,167.92, 448,664.40 and 246,446.64 is: 369,597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,167.92 : 448,664.40 = 246,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,167.92/448,664.40 = 246,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,167.92x = 448,664.40 × 246,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,167.92x = 110,571,833,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,571,833,867.62/299,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,597.90

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