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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,276.19, 560,408.25 and 285,104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,276.19, 560,408.25 and 285,104.91 is: 426,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,276.19 : 560,408.25 = 285,104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,276.19/560,408.25 = 285,104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,276.19x = 560,408.25 × 285,104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,276.19x = 159,775,142,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,775,142,253.98/374,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,891.01

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