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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,707.60, 448,467.90 and 220,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,707.60, 448,467.90 and 220,975.60 is: 330,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,707.60 : 448,467.90 = 220,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,707.60/448,467.90 = 220,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,707.60x = 448,467.90 × 220,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,707.60x = 99,100,463,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,100,463,283.24/299,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,657.16

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