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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,002.80, 651,004.20 and 374,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,002.80, 651,004.20 and 374,905.20 is: 562,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,002.80 : 651,004.20 = 374,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,002.80/651,004.20 = 374,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,002.80x = 651,004.20 × 374,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,002.80x = 244,064,859,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,064,859,801.84/434,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,357.80

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