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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,315.65, 445,847.71 and 119,774.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,315.65, 445,847.71 and 119,774.99 is: 179,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,315.65 : 445,847.71 = 119,774.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,315.65/445,847.71 = 119,774.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,315.65x = 445,847.71 × 119,774.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,315.65x = 53,401,405,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401,405,006.77/297,315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,611.82

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