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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,309.80, 564,003.90 and 165,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,309.80, 564,003.90 and 165,724.20 is: 248,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,309.80 : 564,003.90 = 165,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,309.80/564,003.90 = 165,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,309.80x = 564,003.90 × 165,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,309.80x = 93,469,095,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,469,095,124.38/376,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,383.37

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