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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,385.61, 564,579.21 and 264,566.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,385.61, 564,579.21 and 264,566.18 is: 396,849.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,385.61 : 564,579.21 = 264,566.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,385.61/564,579.21 = 264,566.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,385.61x = 564,579.21 × 264,566.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,385.61x = 149,368,564,897.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,368,564,897.12/376,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,849.83

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