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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,542.49, 563,314.14 and 95,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,542.49, 563,314.14 and 95,059.74 is: 142,589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,542.49 : 563,314.14 = 95,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,542.49/563,314.14 = 95,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,542.49x = 563,314.14 × 95,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,542.49x = 53,548,495,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548,495,686.72/375,542.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,589.71

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