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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,204.69, 448,570.71 and 149,362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,204.69, 448,570.71 and 149,362.38 is: 223,925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,204.69 : 448,570.71 = 149,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,204.69/448,570.71 = 149,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,204.69x = 448,570.71 × 149,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,204.69x = 66,999,588,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,999,588,843.89/299,204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,925.60

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