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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,669.20, 560,503.80 and 240,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,669.20, 560,503.80 and 240,699.60 is: 361,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,669.20 : 560,503.80 = 240,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,669.20/560,503.80 = 240,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,669.20x = 560,503.80 × 240,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,669.20x = 134,913,040,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,913,040,458.48/373,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,049.40

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