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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,272.44, 412,622.40 and 191,665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,272.44, 412,622.40 and 191,665.56 is: 264,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,272.44 : 412,622.40 = 191,665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,272.44/412,622.40 = 191,665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,272.44x = 412,622.40 × 191,665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,272.44x = 79,085,503,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,085,503,364.54/299,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,259.23

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