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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,999.70, 565,499.55 and 335,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,999.70, 565,499.55 and 335,665.40 is: 503,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,999.70 : 565,499.55 = 335,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,999.70/565,499.55 = 335,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,999.70x = 565,499.55 × 335,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,999.70x = 189,818,632,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,818,632,650.57/376,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,498.10

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