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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,323.20, 445,984.80 and 139,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,323.20, 445,984.80 and 139,859.20 is: 209,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,323.20 : 445,984.80 = 139,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,323.20/445,984.80 = 139,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,323.20x = 445,984.80 × 139,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,323.20x = 62,375,077,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,375,077,340.16/297,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,788.80

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