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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,159.84, 445,757.76 and 119,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,159.84, 445,757.76 and 119,666.88 is: 179,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,159.84 : 445,757.76 = 119,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,159.84/445,757.76 = 119,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,159.84x = 445,757.76 × 119,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,159.84x = 53,342,440,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,342,440,374.99/297,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,507.57

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