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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,430.30, 449,145.45 and 269,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,430.30, 449,145.45 and 269,905.80 is: 404,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,430.30 : 449,145.45 = 269,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,430.30/449,145.45 = 269,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,430.30x = 449,145.45 × 269,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,430.30x = 121,226,961,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,226,961,998.61/299,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,858.70

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