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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,845.96, 446,517.72 and 129,239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,845.96, 446,517.72 and 129,239.51 is: 193,750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,845.96 : 446,517.72 = 129,239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,845.96/446,517.72 = 129,239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,845.96x = 446,517.72 × 129,239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,845.96x = 57,707,729,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,707,729,106.53/297,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,750.25

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