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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,536.97, 449,445.44 and 131,035.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,536.97, 449,445.44 and 131,035.46 is: 196,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,536.97 : 449,445.44 = 131,035.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,536.97/449,445.44 = 131,035.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,536.97x = 449,445.44 × 131,035.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,536.97x = 58,893,287,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893,287,072.90/299,536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,614.42

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