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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,345.40, 560,018.10 and 268,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,345.40, 560,018.10 and 268,369.40 is: 402,554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,345.40 : 560,018.10 = 268,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,345.40/560,018.10 = 268,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,345.40x = 560,018.10 × 268,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,345.40x = 150,291,721,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,291,721,486.14/373,345.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,554.10

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