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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,303.10, 448,954.65 and 240,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,303.10, 448,954.65 and 240,254.10 is: 360,381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,303.10 : 448,954.65 = 240,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,303.10/448,954.65 = 240,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,303.10x = 448,954.65 × 240,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,303.10x = 107,863,195,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,863,195,376.57/299,303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,381.15

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