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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,720.90, 564,903.15 and 218,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,720.90, 564,903.15 and 218,997.70 is: 328,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,720.90 : 564,903.15 = 218,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,720.90/564,903.15 = 218,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,720.90x = 564,903.15 × 218,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,720.90x = 123,712,490,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,712,490,572.76/376,720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,392.96

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