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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,171.10, 564,342.57 and 162,974.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,171.10, 564,342.57 and 162,974.42 is: 244,498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,171.10 : 564,342.57 = 162,974.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,171.10/564,342.57 = 162,974.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,171.10x = 564,342.57 × 162,974.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,171.10x = 91,973,400,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,973,400,205.35/376,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,498.85

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