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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,275.21, 560,145.03 and 151,659.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,275.21, 560,145.03 and 151,659.21 is: 227,583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,275.21 : 560,145.03 = 151,659.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,275.21/560,145.03 = 151,659.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,275.21x = 560,145.03 × 151,659.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,275.21x = 84,951,152,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,951,152,735.23/373,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,583.16

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