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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,999.11, 446,994.88 and 73,362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,999.11, 446,994.88 and 73,362.35 is: 110,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,999.11 : 446,994.88 = 73,362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,999.11/446,994.88 = 73,362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,999.11x = 446,994.88 × 73,362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,999.11x = 32,792,594,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,792,594,834.77/297,999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,042.59

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