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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,606.32, 563,972.23 and 325,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,606.32, 563,972.23 and 325,160.90 is: 488,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,606.32 : 563,972.23 = 325,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,606.32/563,972.23 = 325,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,606.32x = 563,972.23 × 325,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,606.32x = 183,381,717,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,381,717,881.81/375,606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,228.52

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