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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,906.80, 565,360.20 and 264,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,906.80, 565,360.20 and 264,932.40 is: 397,398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,906.80 : 565,360.20 = 264,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,906.80/565,360.20 = 264,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,906.80x = 565,360.20 × 264,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,906.80x = 149,782,234,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,782,234,650.48/376,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,398.60

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