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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,514.26, 563,272.56 and 95,031.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,514.26, 563,272.56 and 95,031.42 is: 142,547.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,514.26 : 563,272.56 = 95,031.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,514.26/563,272.56 = 95,031.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,514.26x = 563,272.56 × 95,031.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,514.26x = 53,528,591,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528,591,223.84/375,514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,547.43

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