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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,474.10, 449,211.15 and 220,742.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,474.10, 449,211.15 and 220,742.10 is: 331,113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,474.10 : 449,211.15 = 220,742.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,474.10/449,211.15 = 220,742.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,474.10x = 449,211.15 × 220,742.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,474.10x = 99,159,812,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,159,812,594.42/299,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,113.15

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