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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,983.10, 449,998.60 and 100,304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,983.10, 449,998.60 and 100,304.54 is: 150,464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,983.10 : 449,998.60 = 100,304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,983.10/449,998.60 = 100,304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,983.10x = 449,998.60 × 100,304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,983.10x = 45,136,902,573.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,136,902,573.64/299,983.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,464.82

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