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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,920.80, 444,992.40 and 119,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,920.80, 444,992.40 and 119,282.40 is: 178,767.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,920.80 : 444,992.40 = 119,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,920.80/444,992.40 = 119,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,920.80x = 444,992.40 × 119,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,920.80x = 53,079,761,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,079,761,453.76/296,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,767.41

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