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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,852.80, 445,279.20 and 109,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,852.80, 445,279.20 and 109,937.20 is: 164,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,852.80 : 445,279.20 = 109,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,852.80/445,279.20 = 109,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,852.80x = 445,279.20 × 109,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,852.80x = 48,952,748,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,952,748,466.24/296,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,905.80

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