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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,890.76, 447,154.47 and 120,513.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,890.76, 447,154.47 and 120,513.72 is: 180,899.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,890.76 : 447,154.47 = 120,513.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,890.76/447,154.47 = 120,513.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,890.76x = 447,154.47 × 120,513.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,890.76x = 53,888,248,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,888,248,594.33/297,890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,899.36

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