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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,521.67, 563,282.91 and 95,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,521.67, 563,282.91 and 95,038.92 is: 142,558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,521.67 : 563,282.91 = 95,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,521.67/563,282.91 = 95,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,521.67x = 563,282.91 × 95,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,521.67x = 53,533,799,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,533,799,420.86/375,521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,558.48

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