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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,216.72, 448,397.40 and 219,707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,216.72, 448,397.40 and 219,707.12 is: 329,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,216.72 : 448,397.40 = 219,707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,216.72/448,397.40 = 219,707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,216.72x = 448,397.40 × 219,707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,216.72x = 98,516,101,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,516,101,369.49/299,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,246.65

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