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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,908.10, 446,570.55 and 120,177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,908.10, 446,570.55 and 120,177.90 is: 180,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,908.10 : 446,570.55 = 120,177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,908.10/446,570.55 = 120,177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,908.10x = 446,570.55 × 120,177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,908.10x = 53,667,910,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,667,910,900.85/297,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,149.22

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