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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,754.40, 449,631.60 and 150,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,754.40, 449,631.60 and 150,455.20 is: 225,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,754.40 : 449,631.60 = 150,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,754.40/449,631.60 = 150,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,754.40x = 449,631.60 × 150,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,754.40x = 67,649,412,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649,412,304.32/299,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,682.80

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