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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,886.89, 449,853.53 and 100,207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,886.89, 449,853.53 and 100,207.97 is: 150,319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,886.89 : 449,853.53 = 100,207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,886.89/449,853.53 = 100,207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,886.89x = 449,853.53 × 100,207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,886.89x = 45,078,906,288.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,078,906,288.33/299,886.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,319.70

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