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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,269.20, 445,903.80 and 139,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,269.20, 445,903.80 and 139,805.20 is: 209,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,269.20 : 445,903.80 = 139,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,269.20/445,903.80 = 139,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,269.20x = 445,903.80 × 139,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,269.20x = 62,339,669,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,339,669,939.76/297,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,707.80

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