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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,264.61, 448,897.43 and 239,672.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,264.61, 448,897.43 and 239,672.11 is: 359,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,264.61 : 448,897.43 = 239,672.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,264.61/448,897.43 = 239,672.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,264.61x = 448,897.43 × 239,672.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,264.61x = 107,588,194,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,588,194,221.68/299,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,508.58

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