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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,178.56, 562,747.68 and 94,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,178.56, 562,747.68 and 94,698.24 is: 142,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,178.56 : 562,747.68 = 94,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,178.56/562,747.68 = 94,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,178.56x = 562,747.68 × 94,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,178.56x = 53,291,214,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,291,214,860.08/375,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,042.27

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