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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,002.82, 562,635.77 and 108,779.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,002.82, 562,635.77 and 108,779.31 is: 163,207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,002.82 : 562,635.77 = 108,779.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,002.82/562,635.77 = 108,779.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,002.82x = 562,635.77 × 108,779.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,002.82x = 61,203,130,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,203,130,298.02/375,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,207.12

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