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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,302.72, 560,033.46 and 120,597.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,302.72, 560,033.46 and 120,597.72 is: 180,922.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,302.72 : 560,033.46 = 120,597.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,302.72/560,033.46 = 120,597.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,302.72x = 560,033.46 × 120,597.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,302.72x = 67,538,758,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538,758,399.71/373,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,922.22

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