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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,258.70, 448,888.05 and 133,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,258.70, 448,888.05 and 133,046.70 is: 199,570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,258.70 : 448,888.05 = 133,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,258.70/448,888.05 = 133,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,258.70x = 448,888.05 × 133,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,258.70x = 59,723,073,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,723,073,721.94/299,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,570.05

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