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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,588.97, 563,946.27 and 325,143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,588.97, 563,946.27 and 325,143.62 is: 488,202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,588.97 : 563,946.27 = 325,143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,588.97/563,946.27 = 325,143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,588.97x = 563,946.27 × 325,143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,588.97x = 183,363,527,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,363,527,267.85/375,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,202.64

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