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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,362.20, 561,425.70 and 312,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,362.20, 561,425.70 and 312,536.60 is: 469,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,362.20 : 561,425.70 = 312,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,362.20/561,425.70 = 312,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,362.20x = 561,425.70 × 312,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,362.20x = 175,466,079,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,466,079,430.62/373,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,962.09

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