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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,271.36, 564,591.54 and 176,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,271.36, 564,591.54 and 176,608 is: 264,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,271.36 : 564,591.54 = 176,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,271.36/564,591.54 = 176,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,271.36x = 564,591.54 × 176,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,271.36x = 99,711,382,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,711,382,696.32/376,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,998.60

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