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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,465.60, 560,198.40 and 307,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,465.60, 560,198.40 and 307,855.60 is: 461,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,465.60 : 560,198.40 = 307,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,465.60/560,198.40 = 307,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,465.60x = 560,198.40 × 307,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,465.60x = 172,460,214,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,460,214,551.04/373,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,783.40

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