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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,999.24, 567,009.80 and 97,516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,999.24, 567,009.80 and 97,516.52 is: 146,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,999.24 : 567,009.80 = 97,516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,999.24/567,009.80 = 97,516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,999.24x = 567,009.80 × 97,516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,999.24x = 55,292,822,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,292,822,501.90/377,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,277.60

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