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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,425.48, 560,225.88 and 229,491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,425.48, 560,225.88 and 229,491.72 is: 344,291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,425.48 : 560,225.88 = 229,491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,425.48/560,225.88 = 229,491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,425.48x = 560,225.88 × 229,491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,425.48x = 128,567,200,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,567,200,789.71/373,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,291.45

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