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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,370.59, 446,498.76 and 120,223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,370.59, 446,498.76 and 120,223.59 is: 180,514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,370.59 : 446,498.76 = 120,223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,370.59/446,498.76 = 120,223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,370.59x = 446,498.76 × 120,223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,370.59x = 53,679,683,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,679,683,857.75/297,370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,514.43

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