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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,225.12, 448,688.10 and 99,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,225.12, 448,688.10 and 99,475.52 is: 149,163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,225.12 : 448,688.10 = 99,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,225.12/448,688.10 = 99,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,225.12x = 448,688.10 × 99,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,225.12x = 44,633,482,065.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,633,482,065.31/299,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,163.55

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