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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,982.10, 449,997.10 and 100,303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,982.10, 449,997.10 and 100,303.54 is: 150,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,982.10 : 449,997.10 = 100,303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,982.10/449,997.10 = 100,303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,982.10x = 449,997.10 × 100,303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,982.10x = 45,136,302,119.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,136,302,119.73/299,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,463.32

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