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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,922.88, 450,009.36 and 131,564.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,922.88, 450,009.36 and 131,564.03 is: 197,400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,922.88 : 450,009.36 = 131,564.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,922.88/450,009.36 = 131,564.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,922.88x = 450,009.36 × 131,564.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,922.88x = 59,205,043,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,205,043,059.30/299,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,400.89

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