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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,251.96, 559,434.72 and 215,153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,251.96, 559,434.72 and 215,153.64 is: 322,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,251.96 : 559,434.72 = 215,153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,251.96/559,434.72 = 215,153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,251.96x = 559,434.72 × 215,153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,251.96x = 120,364,416,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,364,416,350.38/373,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,474.97

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