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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,493.96, 560,382.48 and 223,841.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,493.96, 560,382.48 and 223,841.64 is: 335,847.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,493.96 : 560,382.48 = 223,841.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,493.96/560,382.48 = 223,841.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,493.96x = 560,382.48 × 223,841.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,493.96x = 125,436,933,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,436,933,350.47/373,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,847.29

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