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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,828.74, 449,379.67 and 220,204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,828.74, 449,379.67 and 220,204.85 is: 330,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,828.74 : 449,379.67 = 220,204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,828.74/449,379.67 = 220,204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,828.74x = 449,379.67 × 220,204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,828.74x = 98,955,584,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,955,584,851.84/299,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,040.36

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