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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,337.20, 560,078.70 and 148,659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,337.20, 560,078.70 and 148,659.40 is: 223,018.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,337.20 : 560,078.70 = 148,659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,337.20/560,078.70 = 148,659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,337.20x = 560,078.70 × 148,659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,337.20x = 83,260,963,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,260,963,494.78/373,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,018.13

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