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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,381.76, 520,570.56 and 235,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,381.76, 520,570.56 and 235,824 is: 325,301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,381.76 : 520,570.56 = 235,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,381.76/520,570.56 = 235,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,381.76x = 520,570.56 × 235,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,381.76x = 122,763,031,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,763,031,741.44/377,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,301.97

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