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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,287.55, 562,867.99 and 105,353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,287.55, 562,867.99 and 105,353.79 is: 158,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,287.55 : 562,867.99 = 105,353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,287.55/562,867.99 = 105,353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,287.55x = 562,867.99 × 105,353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,287.55x = 59,300,275,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,300,275,225.11/375,287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,012.90

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