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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,288.55, 562,869.49 and 105,354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,288.55, 562,869.49 and 105,354.79 is: 158,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,288.55 : 562,869.49 = 105,354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,288.55/562,869.49 = 105,354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,288.55x = 562,869.49 × 105,354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,288.55x = 59,300,996,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,300,996,916.36/375,288.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,014.40

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