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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,298.70, 561,330.45 and 312,473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,298.70, 561,330.45 and 312,473.10 is: 469,866.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,298.70 : 561,330.45 = 312,473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,298.70/561,330.45 = 312,473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,298.70x = 561,330.45 × 312,473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,298.70x = 175,400,665,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,400,665,835.90/373,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,866.80

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