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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,573.59, 446,384.69 and 139,715.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,573.59, 446,384.69 and 139,715.93 is: 209,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,573.59 : 446,384.69 = 139,715.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,573.59/446,384.69 = 139,715.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,573.59x = 446,384.69 × 139,715.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,573.59x = 62,367,052,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,367,052,101.11/297,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,585.31

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