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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,209.20, 524,998.80 and 374,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,209.20, 524,998.80 and 374,209.20 is: 524,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,209.20 : 524,998.80 = 374,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,209.20/524,998.80 = 374,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,209.20x = 524,998.80 × 374,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,209.20x = 196,459,380,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,459,380,948.96/374,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,998.80

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