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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,272.71, 448,913.02 and 99,593.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,272.71, 448,913.02 and 99,593.13 is: 149,391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,272.71 : 448,913.02 = 99,593.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,272.71/448,913.02 = 99,593.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,272.71x = 448,913.02 × 99,593.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,272.71x = 44,708,652,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,708,652,759.55/299,272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,391.01

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