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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,038.12, 562,469.67 and 108,727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,038.12, 562,469.67 and 108,727.16 is: 163,065.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,038.12 : 562,469.67 = 108,727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,038.12/562,469.67 = 108,727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,038.12x = 562,469.67 × 108,727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,038.12x = 61,155,729,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155,729,805.24/375,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,065.37

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