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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,955.72, 449,934.03 and 120,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,955.72, 449,934.03 and 120,122.16 is: 180,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,955.72 : 449,934.03 = 120,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,955.72/449,934.03 = 120,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,955.72x = 449,934.03 × 120,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,955.72x = 54,047,047,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,047,047,541.10/299,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,183.42

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