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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,324.20, 559,986.30 and 315,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,324.20, 559,986.30 and 315,004.20 is: 472,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,324.20 : 559,986.30 = 315,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,324.20/559,986.30 = 315,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,324.20x = 559,986.30 × 315,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,324.20x = 176,398,036,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,398,036,442.46/373,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,506.30

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