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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,252.20, 448,878.30 and 133,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,252.20, 448,878.30 and 133,040.20 is: 199,560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,252.20 : 448,878.30 = 133,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,252.20/448,878.30 = 133,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,252.20x = 448,878.30 × 133,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,252.20x = 59,718,858,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,718,858,807.66/299,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,560.30

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