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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,496.43, 563,239.78 and 91,189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,496.43, 563,239.78 and 91,189.31 is: 136,782.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,496.43 : 563,239.78 = 91,189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,496.43/563,239.78 = 91,189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,496.43x = 563,239.78 × 91,189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,496.43x = 51,361,443,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,361,443,858.58/375,496.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,782.78

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