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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,483.71, 560,260.40 and 148,789.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,483.71, 560,260.40 and 148,789.71 is: 223,198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,483.71 : 560,260.40 = 148,789.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,483.71/560,260.40 = 148,789.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,483.71x = 560,260.40 × 148,789.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,483.71x = 83,360,981,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,360,981,696.54/373,483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,198.44

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