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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,535.76, 448,909.83 and 147,816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,535.76, 448,909.83 and 147,816.28 is: 221,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,535.76 : 448,909.83 = 147,816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,535.76/448,909.83 = 147,816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,535.76x = 448,909.83 × 147,816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,535.76x = 66,356,181,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,356,181,126.03/299,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,530.08

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