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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,485.96, 560,263.77 and 148,791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,485.96, 560,263.77 and 148,791.96 is: 223,201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,485.96 : 560,263.77 = 148,791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,485.96/560,263.77 = 148,791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,485.96x = 560,263.77 × 148,791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,485.96x = 83,362,744,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,362,744,455.29/373,485.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,201.82

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