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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,733, 449,769.53 and 110,168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,733, 449,769.53 and 110,168.70 is: 165,315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,733 : 449,769.53 = 110,168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,733/449,769.53 = 110,168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,733x = 449,769.53 × 110,168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,733x = 49,550,524,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,550,524,419.71/299,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,315.55

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