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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,006.61, 445,406.23 and 119,467.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,006.61, 445,406.23 and 119,467.57 is: 179,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,006.61 : 445,406.23 = 119,467.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,006.61/445,406.23 = 119,467.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,006.61x = 445,406.23 × 119,467.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,006.61x = 53,211,599,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,211,599,960.96/297,006.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,159.65

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