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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,261.20, 448,891.80 and 133,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,261.20, 448,891.80 and 133,049.20 is: 199,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,261.20 : 448,891.80 = 133,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,261.20/448,891.80 = 133,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,261.20x = 448,891.80 × 133,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,261.20x = 59,724,694,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,724,694,876.56/299,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,573.80

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