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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,836.46, 446,753.82 and 120,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,836.46, 446,753.82 and 120,341.40 is: 180,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,836.46 : 446,753.82 = 120,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,836.46/446,753.82 = 120,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,836.46x = 446,753.82 × 120,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,836.46x = 53,762,980,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,762,980,154.15/297,836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,511.75

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