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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,990.79, 520,073.91 and 334,014.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,990.79, 520,073.91 and 334,014.11 is: 460,785.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,990.79 : 520,073.91 = 334,014.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,990.79/520,073.91 = 334,014.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,990.79x = 520,073.91 × 334,014.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,990.79x = 173,712,023,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,712,023,812.98/376,990.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,785.86

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