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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,731.10, 565,534.05 and 216,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,731.10, 565,534.05 and 216,934.30 is: 325,653.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,731.10 : 565,534.05 = 216,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,731.10/565,534.05 = 216,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,731.10x = 565,534.05 × 216,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,731.10x = 122,683,733,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,683,733,262.92/376,731.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,653.32

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