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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,317.20, 448,975.80 and 99,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,317.20, 448,975.80 and 99,644.10 is: 149,466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,317.20 : 448,975.80 = 99,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,317.20/448,975.80 = 99,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,317.20x = 448,975.80 × 99,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,317.20x = 44,737,789,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,737,789,512.78/299,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,466.15

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