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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,176.80, 561,265.20 and 121,456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,176.80, 561,265.20 and 121,456.80 is: 182,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,176.80 : 561,265.20 = 121,456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,176.80/561,265.20 = 121,456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,176.80x = 561,265.20 × 121,456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,176.80x = 68,169,475,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,169,475,143.36/374,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,185.20

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