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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,921.26, 565,458.66 and 339,279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,921.26, 565,458.66 and 339,279.48 is: 508,988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,921.26 : 565,458.66 = 339,279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,921.26/565,458.66 = 339,279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,921.26x = 565,458.66 × 339,279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,921.26x = 191,848,520,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,848,520,126.30/376,921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,988.32

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