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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,964.88, 565,299.69 and 140,178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,964.88, 565,299.69 and 140,178.39 is: 210,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,964.88 : 565,299.69 = 140,178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,964.88/565,299.69 = 140,178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,964.88x = 565,299.69 × 140,178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,964.88x = 79,242,800,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,242,800,411.70/376,964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,212.69

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