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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,773.30, 449,659.95 and 253,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,773.30, 449,659.95 and 253,117.30 is: 379,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,773.30 : 449,659.95 = 253,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,773.30/449,659.95 = 253,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,773.30x = 449,659.95 × 253,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,773.30x = 113,816,712,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,816,712,462.14/299,773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,675.95

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