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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,642.80, 560,464.20 and 344,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,642.80, 560,464.20 and 344,774.40 is: 517,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,642.80 : 560,464.20 = 344,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,642.80/560,464.20 = 344,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,642.80x = 560,464.20 × 344,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,642.80x = 193,233,708,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,233,708,276.48/373,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,161.60

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