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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,318.36, 562,979.43 and 94,835.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,318.36, 562,979.43 and 94,835.88 is: 142,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,318.36 : 562,979.43 = 94,835.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,318.36/562,979.43 = 94,835.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,318.36x = 562,979.43 × 94,835.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,318.36x = 53,390,649,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,390,649,665.95/375,318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,254.30

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