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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,906.40, 565,359.60 and 275,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,906.40, 565,359.60 and 275,429.60 is: 413,144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,906.40 : 565,359.60 = 275,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,906.40/565,359.60 = 275,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,906.40x = 565,359.60 × 275,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,906.40x = 155,716,768,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,716,768,484.16/376,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,144.40

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