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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,960.29, 565,439.28 and 152,318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,960.29, 565,439.28 and 152,318.13 is: 228,476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,960.29 : 565,439.28 = 152,318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,960.29/565,439.28 = 152,318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,960.29x = 565,439.28 × 152,318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,960.29x = 86,126,653,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,126,653,758.15/376,960.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,476.73

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