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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,493.41, 563,610.18 and 267,542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,493.41, 563,610.18 and 267,542.70 is: 401,577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,493.41 : 563,610.18 = 267,542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,493.41/563,610.18 = 267,542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,493.41x = 563,610.18 × 267,542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,493.41x = 150,789,789,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,789,789,304.69/375,493.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,577.72

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