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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,197.63, 561,040.23 and 134,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,197.63, 561,040.23 and 134,306.20 is: 201,367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,197.63 : 561,040.23 = 134,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,197.63/561,040.23 = 134,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,197.63x = 561,040.23 × 134,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,197.63x = 75,351,181,338.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,351,181,338.43/374,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,367.34

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