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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,487.41, 563,601.17 and 267,536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,487.41, 563,601.17 and 267,536.69 is: 401,568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,487.41 : 563,601.17 = 267,536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,487.41/563,601.17 = 267,536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,487.41x = 563,601.17 × 267,536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,487.41x = 150,783,991,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,783,991,466.27/375,487.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,568.70

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