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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,289.14, 565,872.21 and 110,987.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,289.14, 565,872.21 and 110,987.39 is: 166,462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,289.14 : 565,872.21 = 110,987.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,289.14/565,872.21 = 110,987.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,289.14x = 565,872.21 × 110,987.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,289.14x = 62,804,679,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,804,679,661.43/377,289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,462.99

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