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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,343.80, 560,015.70 and 120,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,343.80, 560,015.70 and 120,623.80 is: 180,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,343.80 : 560,015.70 = 120,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,343.80/560,015.70 = 120,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,343.80x = 560,015.70 × 120,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,343.80x = 67,551,221,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,551,221,793.66/373,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,935.70

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