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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,942.80, 565,414.20 and 325,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,942.80, 565,414.20 and 325,621.20 is: 488,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,942.80 : 565,414.20 = 325,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,942.80/565,414.20 = 325,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,942.80x = 565,414.20 × 325,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,942.80x = 184,110,850,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,110,850,301.04/376,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,431.80

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