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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,344.80, 560,017.20 and 120,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,344.80, 560,017.20 and 120,624.80 is: 180,937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,344.80 : 560,017.20 = 120,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,344.80/560,017.20 = 120,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,344.80x = 560,017.20 × 120,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,344.80x = 67,551,962,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,551,962,746.56/373,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,937.20

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