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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,907.20, 446,601.60 and 179,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,907.20, 446,601.60 and 179,452.80 is: 269,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,907.20 : 446,601.60 = 179,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,907.20/446,601.60 = 179,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,907.20x = 446,601.60 × 179,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,907.20x = 80,143,907,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,143,907,604.48/297,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,023.06

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