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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,446.78, 564,597.65 and 106,572.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,446.78, 564,597.65 and 106,572.86 is: 159,838.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,446.78 : 564,597.65 = 106,572.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,446.78/564,597.65 = 106,572.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,446.78x = 564,597.65 × 106,572.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,446.78x = 60,170,787,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,170,787,188.41/376,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,838.76

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