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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,504.92, 563,257.24 and 249,391.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,504.92, 563,257.24 and 249,391.39 is: 374,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,504.92 : 563,257.24 = 249,391.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,504.92/563,257.24 = 249,391.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,504.92x = 563,257.24 × 249,391.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,504.92x = 140,471,506,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,471,506,011.16/375,504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,086.99

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