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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,999.20, 449,869.20 and 150,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,999.20, 449,869.20 and 150,181.60 is: 225,207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,999.20 : 449,869.20 = 150,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,999.20/449,869.20 = 150,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,999.20x = 449,869.20 × 150,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,999.20x = 67,562,076,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,562,076,246.72/299,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,207.52

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