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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,462.56, 563,187.78 and 91,155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,462.56, 563,187.78 and 91,155.38 is: 136,731.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,462.56 : 563,187.78 = 91,155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,462.56/563,187.78 = 91,155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,462.56x = 563,187.78 × 91,155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,462.56x = 51,337,596,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,337,596,097.26/375,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,731.60

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