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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,117.54, 563,895.57 and 301,049.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,117.54, 563,895.57 and 301,049.31 is: 452,552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,117.54 : 563,895.57 = 301,049.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,117.54/563,895.57 = 301,049.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,117.54x = 563,895.57 × 301,049.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,117.54x = 169,760,372,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,760,372,260.56/375,117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,552.48

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