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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,477.67, 561,704.20 and 149,777.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,477.67, 561,704.20 and 149,777.77 is: 224,661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,477.67 : 561,704.20 = 149,777.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,477.67/561,704.20 = 149,777.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,477.67x = 561,704.20 × 149,777.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,477.67x = 84,130,802,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,130,802,475.63/374,477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,661.73

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