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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,376.74, 449,136.86 and 99,698.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,376.74, 449,136.86 and 99,698.85 is: 149,572.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,376.74 : 449,136.86 = 99,698.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,376.74/449,136.86 = 99,698.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,376.74x = 449,136.86 × 99,698.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,376.74x = 44,778,428,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,778,428,683.86/299,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,572.17

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