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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,671.52, 560,542.08 and 148,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,671.52, 560,542.08 and 148,977.52 is: 223,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,671.52 : 560,542.08 = 148,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,671.52/560,542.08 = 148,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,671.52x = 560,542.08 × 148,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,671.52x = 83,508,168,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,508,168,934.04/373,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,480.15

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