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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,706.60, 448,466.40 and 220,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,706.60, 448,466.40 and 220,974.60 is: 330,655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,706.60 : 448,466.40 = 220,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,706.60/448,466.40 = 220,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,706.60x = 448,466.40 × 220,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,706.60x = 99,099,683,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,099,683,353.44/299,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,655.66

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