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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,978.44, 449,967.62 and 207,074.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,978.44, 449,967.62 and 207,074.68 is: 310,611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,978.44 : 449,967.62 = 207,074.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,978.44/449,967.62 = 207,074.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,978.44x = 449,967.62 × 207,074.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,978.44x = 93,176,900,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,176,900,921.86/299,978.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,611.99

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