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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,284.34, 448,753.70 and 204,629.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,284.34, 448,753.70 and 204,629.15 is: 306,825.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,284.34 : 448,753.70 = 204,629.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,284.34/448,753.70 = 204,629.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,284.34x = 448,753.70 × 204,629.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,284.34x = 91,828,089,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,828,089,823.81/299,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,825.58

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