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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,224.98, 448,710.03 and 99,491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,224.98, 448,710.03 and 99,491.94 is: 149,195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,224.98 : 448,710.03 = 99,491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,224.98/448,710.03 = 99,491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,224.98x = 448,710.03 × 99,491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,224.98x = 44,643,031,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,643,031,382.16/299,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,195.54

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