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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,774.08, 565,159.68 and 96,290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,774.08, 565,159.68 and 96,290.88 is: 144,435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,774.08 : 565,159.68 = 96,290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,774.08/565,159.68 = 96,290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,774.08x = 565,159.68 × 96,290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,774.08x = 54,419,722,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,419,722,927.72/376,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,435.95

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