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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,139.20, 561,208.80 and 368,234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,139.20, 561,208.80 and 368,234.30 is: 552,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,139.20 : 561,208.80 = 368,234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,139.20/561,208.80 = 368,234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,139.20x = 561,208.80 × 368,234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,139.20x = 206,656,329,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,656,329,621.84/374,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,351.45

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