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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,112.31, 563,887.71 and 301,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,112.31, 563,887.71 and 301,044.06 is: 452,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,112.31 : 563,887.71 = 301,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,112.31/563,887.71 = 301,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,112.31x = 563,887.71 × 301,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,112.31x = 169,755,045,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,755,045,602.50/375,112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,544.59

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