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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,999.80, 560,999.70 and 121,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,999.80, 560,999.70 and 121,279.80 is: 181,919.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,999.80 : 560,999.70 = 121,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,999.80/560,999.70 = 121,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,999.80x = 560,999.70 × 121,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,999.80x = 68,037,931,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,037,931,416.06/373,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,919.70

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