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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,284.59, 448,674.07 and 139,277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,284.59, 448,674.07 and 139,277.97 is: 208,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,284.59 : 448,674.07 = 139,277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,284.59/448,674.07 = 139,277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,284.59x = 448,674.07 × 139,277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,284.59x = 62,490,413,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,490,413,661.24/299,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,799.30

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