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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,124.80, 556,687.20 and 371,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,124.80, 556,687.20 and 371,124.80 is: 556,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,124.80 : 556,687.20 = 371,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,124.80/556,687.20 = 371,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,124.80x = 556,687.20 × 371,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,124.80x = 206,600,425,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,600,425,762.56/371,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,687.20

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