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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,997.11, 446,991.89 and 73,360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,997.11, 446,991.89 and 73,360.35 is: 110,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,997.11 : 446,991.89 = 73,360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,997.11/446,991.89 = 73,360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,997.11x = 446,991.89 × 73,360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,997.11x = 32,791,481,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,791,481,130.76/297,997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,039.59

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