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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,469.78, 448,936.94 and 109,886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,469.78, 448,936.94 and 109,886.16 is: 164,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,469.78 : 448,936.94 = 109,886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,469.78/448,936.94 = 109,886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,469.78x = 448,936.94 × 109,886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,469.78x = 49,331,954,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,331,954,679.55/299,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,730.99

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