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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,465.70, 566,023.58 and 140,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,465.70, 566,023.58 and 140,744.82 is: 211,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,465.70 : 566,023.58 = 140,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,465.70/566,023.58 = 140,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,465.70x = 566,023.58 × 140,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,465.70x = 79,664,886,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,664,886,882.86/377,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,051.99

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