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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,144.93, 561,272.76 and 137,469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,144.93, 561,272.76 and 137,469.17 is: 206,224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,144.93 : 561,272.76 = 137,469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,144.93/561,272.76 = 137,469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,144.93x = 561,272.76 × 137,469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,144.93x = 77,157,700,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,157,700,460.81/374,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,224.10

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