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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,453.36, 563,182.47 and 94,971.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,453.36, 563,182.47 and 94,971.42 is: 142,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,453.36 : 563,182.47 = 94,971.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,453.36/563,182.47 = 94,971.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,453.36x = 563,182.47 × 94,971.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,453.36x = 53,486,238,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,486,238,895.01/375,453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,457.74

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