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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,964.20, 560,946.30 and 314,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,964.20, 560,946.30 and 314,915.20 is: 472,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,964.20 : 560,946.30 = 314,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,964.20/560,946.30 = 314,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,964.20x = 560,946.30 × 314,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,964.20x = 176,650,516,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,650,516,253.76/373,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,372.80

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