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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,311.80, 448,967.70 and 180,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,311.80, 448,967.70 and 180,922.20 is: 271,383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,311.80 : 448,967.70 = 180,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,311.80/448,967.70 = 180,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,311.80x = 448,967.70 × 180,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,311.80x = 81,228,224,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,228,224,012.94/299,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,383.30

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