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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,773.70, 446,660.55 and 120,189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,773.70, 446,660.55 and 120,189.30 is: 180,283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,773.70 : 446,660.55 = 120,189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,773.70/446,660.55 = 120,189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,773.70x = 446,660.55 × 120,189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,773.70x = 53,683,818,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,683,818,842.12/297,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,283.95

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