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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,975.54, 561,167.42 and 216,511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,975.54, 561,167.42 and 216,511.54 is: 324,885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,975.54 : 561,167.42 = 216,511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,975.54/561,167.42 = 216,511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,975.54x = 561,167.42 × 216,511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,975.54x = 121,499,222,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,499,222,302.03/373,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,885.48

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