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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,012.84, 560,007.04 and 221,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,012.84, 560,007.04 and 221,486.60 is: 332,519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,012.84 : 560,007.04 = 221,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,012.84/560,007.04 = 221,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,012.84x = 560,007.04 × 221,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,012.84x = 124,034,055,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,034,055,265.66/373,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,519.53

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