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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,373.93, 840,807 and 294,072.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,373.93, 840,807 and 294,072.21 is: 441,237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,373.93 : 840,807 = 294,072.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,373.93/840,807 = 294,072.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,373.93x = 840,807 × 294,072.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,373.93x = 247,257,972,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,257,972,673.47/560,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,237.47

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