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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,995.54, 448,676.45 and 119,167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,995.54, 448,676.45 and 119,167.23 is: 178,823.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,995.54 : 448,676.45 = 119,167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,995.54/448,676.45 = 119,167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,995.54x = 448,676.45 × 119,167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,995.54x = 53,467,531,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467,531,246.31/298,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,823.84

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