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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,501.04, 563,251.44 and 249,387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,501.04, 563,251.44 and 249,387.52 is: 374,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,501.04 : 563,251.44 = 249,387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,501.04/563,251.44 = 249,387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,501.04x = 563,251.44 × 249,387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,501.04x = 140,467,876,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,467,876,941.77/375,501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,081.20

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