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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,003.85, 562,684.83 and 175,295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,003.85, 562,684.83 and 175,295.23 is: 263,026.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,003.85 : 562,684.83 = 175,295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,003.85/562,684.83 = 175,295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,003.85x = 562,684.83 × 175,295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,003.85x = 98,635,966,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,635,966,692.36/375,003.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,026.54

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