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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,271.59, 560,139.58 and 151,655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,271.59, 560,139.58 and 151,655.59 is: 227,577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,271.59 : 560,139.58 = 151,655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,271.59/560,139.58 = 151,655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,271.59x = 560,139.58 × 151,655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,271.59x = 84,948,298,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,948,298,487.25/373,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,577.72

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