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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,159.74, 564,336.81 and 139,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,159.74, 564,336.81 and 139,569.90 is: 209,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,159.74 : 564,336.81 = 139,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,159.74/564,336.81 = 139,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,159.74x = 564,336.81 × 139,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,159.74x = 78,764,432,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,764,432,138.02/376,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,390.91

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