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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,402.76, 561,795.12 and 307,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,402.76, 561,795.12 and 307,145.94 is: 459,647.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,402.76 : 561,795.12 = 307,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,402.76/561,795.12 = 307,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,402.76x = 561,795.12 × 307,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,402.76x = 172,553,090,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,553,090,219.81/375,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,647.90

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