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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,342.30, 563,017.08 and 94,859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,342.30, 563,017.08 and 94,859.52 is: 142,290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,342.30 : 563,017.08 = 94,859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,342.30/563,017.08 = 94,859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,342.30x = 563,017.08 × 94,859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,342.30x = 53,407,529,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,407,529,960.60/375,342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,290.20

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