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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,008.84, 560,001.02 and 221,482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,008.84, 560,001.02 and 221,482.60 is: 332,513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,008.84 : 560,001.02 = 221,482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,008.84/560,001.02 = 221,482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,008.84x = 560,001.02 × 221,482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,008.84x = 124,030,481,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,030,481,912.25/373,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,513.52

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