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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,991.80, 446,598.90 and 138,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,991.80, 446,598.90 and 138,049.20 is: 206,893.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,991.80 : 446,598.90 = 138,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,991.80/446,598.90 = 138,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,991.80x = 446,598.90 × 138,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,991.80x = 61,652,620,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,652,620,865.88/297,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,893.68

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