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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,603.18, 563,967.56 and 325,157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,603.18, 563,967.56 and 325,157.79 is: 488,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,603.18 : 563,967.56 = 325,157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,603.18/563,967.56 = 325,157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,603.18x = 563,967.56 × 325,157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,603.18x = 183,378,448,369.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,378,448,369.07/375,603.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,223.90

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