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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,276.80, 564,415.20 and 226,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,276.80, 564,415.20 and 226,977.60 is: 340,466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,276.80 : 564,415.20 = 226,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,276.80/564,415.20 = 226,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,276.80x = 564,415.20 × 226,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,276.80x = 128,109,607,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,109,607,499.52/376,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,466.40

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