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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,909.20, 560,863.80 and 332,574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,909.20, 560,863.80 and 332,574.90 is: 498,862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,909.20 : 560,863.80 = 332,574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,909.20/560,863.80 = 332,574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,909.20x = 560,863.80 × 332,574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,909.20x = 186,529,222,198.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,529,222,198.62/373,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,862.35

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