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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,907.38, 565,139.67 and 152,274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,907.38, 565,139.67 and 152,274.94 is: 228,322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,907.38 : 565,139.67 = 152,274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,907.38/565,139.67 = 152,274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,907.38x = 565,139.67 × 152,274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,907.38x = 86,056,609,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,056,609,340.87/376,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,322.96

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