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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,532.17, 563,298.66 and 95,049.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,532.17, 563,298.66 and 95,049.42 is: 142,574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,532.17 : 563,298.66 = 95,049.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,532.17/563,298.66 = 95,049.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,532.17x = 563,298.66 × 95,049.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,532.17x = 53,541,210,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,541,210,919.78/375,532.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,574.23

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