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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,821.40, 565,232.10 and 96,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,821.40, 565,232.10 and 96,323.80 is: 144,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,821.40 : 565,232.10 = 96,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,821.40/565,232.10 = 96,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,821.40x = 565,232.10 × 96,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,821.40x = 54,445,303,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,445,303,753.98/376,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,485.70

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