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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,491.71, 563,363.32 and 122,783.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,491.71, 563,363.32 and 122,783.86 is: 184,216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,491.71 : 563,363.32 = 122,783.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,491.71/563,363.32 = 122,783.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,491.71x = 563,363.32 × 122,783.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,491.71x = 69,171,923,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,171,923,639.48/375,491.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,216.91

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