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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,851.20, 445,276.80 and 119,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,851.20, 445,276.80 and 119,266.80 is: 178,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,851.20 : 445,276.80 = 119,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,851.20/445,276.80 = 119,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,851.20x = 445,276.80 × 119,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,851.20x = 53,106,739,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,106,739,050.24/296,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,900.20

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