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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,419.20, 564,628.80 and 165,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,419.20, 564,628.80 and 165,833.60 is: 248,750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,419.20 : 564,628.80 = 165,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,419.20/564,628.80 = 165,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,419.20x = 564,628.80 × 165,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,419.20x = 93,634,426,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,634,426,567.68/376,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,750.40

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