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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,678.92, 449,695.70 and 110,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,678.92, 449,695.70 and 110,272.28 is: 165,473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,678.92 : 449,695.70 = 110,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,678.92/449,695.70 = 110,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,678.92x = 449,695.70 × 110,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,678.92x = 49,588,970,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,588,970,145.20/299,678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,473.67

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