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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,426.55, 561,639.83 and 332,354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,426.55, 561,639.83 and 332,354.14 is: 498,531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,426.55 : 561,639.83 = 332,354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,426.55/561,639.83 = 332,354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,426.55x = 561,639.83 × 332,354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,426.55x = 186,663,319,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,663,319,623.53/374,426.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,531.21

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