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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,468.20, 561,702.30 and 356,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,468.20, 561,702.30 and 356,036.20 is: 534,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,468.20 : 561,702.30 = 356,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,468.20/561,702.30 = 356,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,468.20x = 561,702.30 × 356,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,468.20x = 199,986,352,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,986,352,423.26/374,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,054.30

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