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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,366.79, 560,013.27 and 148,666.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,366.79, 560,013.27 and 148,666.89 is: 222,985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,366.79 : 560,013.27 = 148,666.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,366.79/560,013.27 = 148,666.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,366.79x = 560,013.27 × 148,666.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,366.79x = 83,255,431,209.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,255,431,209.63/373,366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,985.64

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