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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,149.42, 449,724.29 and 211,216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,149.42, 449,724.29 and 211,216.14 is: 316,472.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,149.42 : 449,724.29 = 211,216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,149.42/449,724.29 = 211,216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,149.42x = 449,724.29 × 211,216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,149.42x = 94,989,027,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,989,027,541.96/300,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,472.47

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