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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,429.70, 561,644.55 and 327,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,429.70, 561,644.55 and 327,773.70 is: 491,660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,429.70 : 561,644.55 = 327,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,429.70/561,644.55 = 327,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,429.70x = 561,644.55 × 327,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,429.70x = 184,092,312,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,092,312,238.34/374,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,660.55

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