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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,432.70, 444,731.82 and 119,064.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,432.70, 444,731.82 and 119,064.27 is: 178,629.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,432.70 : 444,731.82 = 119,064.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,432.70/444,731.82 = 119,064.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,432.70x = 444,731.82 × 119,064.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,432.70x = 52,951,669,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,951,669,494.07/296,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,629.65

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