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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,488.41, 563,602.67 and 267,537.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,488.41, 563,602.67 and 267,537.69 is: 401,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,488.41 : 563,602.67 = 267,537.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,488.41/563,602.67 = 267,537.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,488.41x = 563,602.67 × 267,537.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,488.41x = 150,784,956,409.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,784,956,409.63/375,488.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,570.20

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