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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,953.18, 565,457.22 and 140,295.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,953.18, 565,457.22 and 140,295.78 is: 210,453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,953.18 : 565,457.22 = 140,295.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,953.18/565,457.22 = 140,295.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,953.18x = 565,457.22 × 140,295.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,953.18x = 79,331,261,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,331,261,736.53/376,953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,453.89

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