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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,974.90, 565,560.77 and 197,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,974.90, 565,560.77 and 197,072.28 is: 295,659.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,974.90 : 565,560.77 = 197,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,974.90/565,560.77 = 197,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,974.90x = 565,560.77 × 197,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,974.90x = 111,456,349,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,456,349,437.09/376,974.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,659.87

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