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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,079.01, 445,749.74 and 119,932.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,079.01, 445,749.74 and 119,932.01 is: 179,950.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,079.01 : 445,749.74 = 119,932.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,079.01/445,749.74 = 119,932.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,079.01x = 445,749.74 × 119,932.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,079.01x = 53,459,663,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,459,663,239.64/297,079.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,950.99

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