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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,008.80, 651,013.20 and 374,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,008.80, 651,013.20 and 374,911.20 is: 562,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,008.80 : 651,013.20 = 374,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,008.80/651,013.20 = 374,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,008.80x = 651,013.20 × 374,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,008.80x = 244,072,140,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,072,140,027.84/434,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,366.80

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