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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,009.80, 651,014.70 and 374,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,009.80, 651,014.70 and 374,912.20 is: 562,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,009.80 : 651,014.70 = 374,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,009.80/651,014.70 = 374,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,009.80x = 651,014.70 × 374,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,009.80x = 244,073,353,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,073,353,409.34/434,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,368.30

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