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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,486.27, 446,316.89 and 119,901.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,486.27, 446,316.89 and 119,901.87 is: 179,888.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,486.27 : 446,316.89 = 119,901.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,486.27/446,316.89 = 119,901.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,486.27x = 446,316.89 × 119,901.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,486.27x = 53,514,229,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,514,229,124.08/297,486.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,888.06

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