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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,470.55, 563,037.48 and 223,739.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,470.55, 563,037.48 and 223,739.19 is: 335,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,470.55 : 563,037.48 = 223,739.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,470.55/563,037.48 = 223,739.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,470.55x = 563,037.48 × 223,739.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,470.55x = 125,973,549,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,973,549,714.84/375,470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,508.47

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