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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,967.28, 561,155.04 and 216,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,967.28, 561,155.04 and 216,503.28 is: 324,873.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,967.28 : 561,155.04 = 216,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,967.28/561,155.04 = 216,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,967.28x = 561,155.04 × 216,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,967.28x = 121,491,906,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,491,906,748.53/373,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,873.09

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