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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,339.60, 563,105.40 and 264,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,339.60, 563,105.40 and 264,747.60 is: 397,189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,339.60 : 563,105.40 = 264,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,339.60/563,105.40 = 264,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,339.60x = 563,105.40 × 264,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,339.60x = 149,080,803,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,080,803,197.04/375,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,189.11

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