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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,644.31, 563,472.63 and 105,778.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,644.31, 563,472.63 and 105,778.93 is: 158,670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,644.31 : 563,472.63 = 105,778.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,644.31/563,472.63 = 105,778.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,644.31x = 563,472.63 × 105,778.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,644.31x = 59,603,531,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,603,531,885.69/375,644.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,670.13

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