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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,780.58, 565,169.43 and 96,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,780.58, 565,169.43 and 96,297.38 is: 144,445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,780.58 : 565,169.43 = 96,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,780.58/565,169.43 = 96,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,780.58x = 565,169.43 × 96,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,780.58x = 54,424,335,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,335,365.09/376,780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,445.70

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