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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,276.80, 560,044.80 and 162,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,276.80, 560,044.80 and 162,979.20 is: 244,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,276.80 : 560,044.80 = 162,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,276.80/560,044.80 = 162,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,276.80x = 560,044.80 × 162,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,276.80x = 91,275,653,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,275,653,468.16/373,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,525.39

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