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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,394.46, 566,073.24 and 140,718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,394.46, 566,073.24 and 140,718.68 is: 211,071.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,394.46 : 566,073.24 = 140,718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,394.46/566,073.24 = 140,718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,394.46x = 566,073.24 × 140,718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,394.46x = 79,657,079,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,657,079,116.12/377,394.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,071.14

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