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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,710.80, 560,452.92 and 137,072.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,710.80, 560,452.92 and 137,072.72 is: 205,567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,710.80 : 560,452.92 = 137,072.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,710.80/560,452.92 = 137,072.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,710.80x = 560,452.92 × 137,072.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,710.80x = 76,822,806,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,822,806,176.34/373,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,567.53

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