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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,215.70, 561,323.55 and 224,624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,215.70, 561,323.55 and 224,624.90 is: 336,937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,215.70 : 561,323.55 = 224,624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,215.70/561,323.55 = 224,624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,215.70x = 561,323.55 × 224,624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,215.70x = 126,087,246,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,087,246,286.40/374,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,937.35

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