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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,268.96, 564,272.22 and 165,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,268.96, 564,272.22 and 165,792.08 is: 248,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,268.96 : 564,272.22 = 165,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,268.96/564,272.22 = 165,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,268.96x = 564,272.22 × 165,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,268.96x = 93,551,865,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,551,865,040.02/376,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,630.30

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