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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,533.17, 563,300.16 and 95,050.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,533.17, 563,300.16 and 95,050.42 is: 142,575.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,533.17 : 563,300.16 = 95,050.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,533.17/563,300.16 = 95,050.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,533.17x = 563,300.16 × 95,050.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,533.17x = 53,541,916,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,541,916,794.07/375,533.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,575.73

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