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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,829.20, 445,243.80 and 119,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,829.20, 445,243.80 and 119,244.80 is: 178,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,829.20 : 445,243.80 = 119,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,829.20/445,243.80 = 119,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,829.20x = 445,243.80 × 119,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,829.20x = 53,093,007,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093,007,882.24/296,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,867.20

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