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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,159.94, 445,735.05 and 119,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,159.94, 445,735.05 and 119,662.48 is: 179,491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,159.94 : 445,735.05 = 119,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,159.94/445,735.05 = 119,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,159.94x = 445,735.05 × 119,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,159.94x = 53,337,761,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,337,761,505.92/297,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,491.76

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