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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,340.05, 563,013.72 and 300,273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,340.05, 563,013.72 and 300,273.71 is: 450,413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,340.05 : 563,013.72 = 300,273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,340.05/563,013.72 = 300,273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,340.05x = 563,013.72 × 300,273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,340.05x = 169,058,215,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,058,215,670.23/375,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,413.47

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