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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,379.52, 446,156.76 and 119,795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,379.52, 446,156.76 and 119,795.12 is: 179,727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,379.52 : 446,156.76 = 119,795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,379.52/446,156.76 = 119,795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,379.52x = 446,156.76 × 119,795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,379.52x = 53,447,402,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447,402,603.01/297,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,727.92

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