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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,723.86, 560,252.48 and 137,011.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,723.86, 560,252.48 and 137,011.35 is: 205,394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,723.86 : 560,252.48 = 137,011.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,723.86/560,252.48 = 137,011.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,723.86x = 560,252.48 × 137,011.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,723.86x = 76,760,947,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,760,947,940.59/373,723.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,394.83

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