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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,037.62, 561,129.60 and 137,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,037.62, 561,129.60 and 137,382.08 is: 206,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,037.62 : 561,129.60 = 137,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,037.62/561,129.60 = 137,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,037.62x = 561,129.60 × 137,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,037.62x = 77,089,151,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,089,151,597.57/374,037.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,099.99

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