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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,327.06, 448,974.16 and 180,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,327.06, 448,974.16 and 180,966.62 is: 271,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,327.06 : 448,974.16 = 180,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,327.06/448,974.16 = 180,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,327.06x = 448,974.16 × 180,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,327.06x = 81,249,336,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,249,336,202.54/299,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,440.00

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