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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,394.63, 566,073.45 and 140,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,394.63, 566,073.45 and 140,718.80 is: 211,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,394.63 : 566,073.45 = 140,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,394.63/566,073.45 = 140,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,394.63x = 566,073.45 × 140,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,394.63x = 79,657,173,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,657,173,765.49/377,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,071.30

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