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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,507.72, 560,261.22 and 136,868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,507.72, 560,261.22 and 136,868.92 is: 205,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,507.72 : 560,261.22 = 136,868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,507.72/560,261.22 = 136,868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,507.72x = 560,261.22 × 136,868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,507.72x = 76,682,348,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,682,348,099.28/373,507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,303.25

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