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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,867.66, 449,926.43 and 131,508.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,867.66, 449,926.43 and 131,508.81 is: 197,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,867.66 : 449,926.43 = 131,508.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,867.66/449,926.43 = 131,508.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,867.66x = 449,926.43 × 131,508.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,867.66x = 59,169,289,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,169,289,396.85/299,867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,318.01

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