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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,592.98, 564,889 and 96,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,592.98, 564,889 and 96,110.24 is: 144,165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,592.98 : 564,889 = 96,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,592.98/564,889 = 96,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,592.98x = 564,889 × 96,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,592.98x = 54,291,617,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,291,617,363.36/376,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,165.24

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