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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,300.44, 445,838.88 and 119,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,300.44, 445,838.88 and 119,747 is: 179,575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,300.44 : 445,838.88 = 119,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,300.44/445,838.88 = 119,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,300.44x = 445,838.88 × 119,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,300.44x = 53,387,868,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,387,868,363.36/297,300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,575.48

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