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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,535.17, 563,303.16 and 95,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,535.17, 563,303.16 and 95,052.42 is: 142,578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,535.17 : 563,303.16 = 95,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,535.17/563,303.16 = 95,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,535.17x = 563,303.16 × 95,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,535.17x = 53,543,328,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,543,328,551.65/375,535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,578.73

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