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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,792, 560,921.28 and 152,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,792, 560,921.28 and 152,176 is: 228,358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,792 : 560,921.28 = 152,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,792/560,921.28 = 152,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,792x = 560,921.28 × 152,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,792x = 85,358,756,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,358,756,705.28/373,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,358.97

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