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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,524.26, 448,953.59 and 228,211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,524.26, 448,953.59 and 228,211.79 is: 342,064.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,524.26 : 448,953.59 = 228,211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,524.26/448,953.59 = 228,211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,524.26x = 448,953.59 × 228,211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,524.26x = 102,456,504,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,456,504,754.01/299,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,064.13

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