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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,167.52, 445,862.24 and 119,724.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,167.52, 445,862.24 and 119,724.86 is: 179,631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,167.52 : 445,862.24 = 119,724.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,167.52/445,862.24 = 119,724.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,167.52x = 445,862.24 × 119,724.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,167.52x = 53,380,794,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,380,794,263.29/297,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,631.99

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