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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,704.92, 447,710.69 and 120,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,704.92, 447,710.69 and 120,990.92 is: 181,345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,704.92 : 447,710.69 = 120,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,704.92/447,710.69 = 120,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,704.92x = 447,710.69 × 120,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,704.92x = 54,168,928,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,168,928,276.93/298,704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,345.95

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