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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,937.20, 445,405.80 and 139,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,937.20, 445,405.80 and 139,473.20 is: 209,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,937.20 : 445,405.80 = 139,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,937.20/445,405.80 = 139,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,937.20x = 445,405.80 × 139,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,937.20x = 62,122,172,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,122,172,224.56/296,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,209.80

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