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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,668.96, 563,497.43 and 119,497.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,668.96, 563,497.43 and 119,497.91 is: 179,244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,668.96 : 563,497.43 = 119,497.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,668.96/563,497.43 = 119,497.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,668.96x = 563,497.43 × 119,497.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,668.96x = 67,336,761,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,336,761,760.39/375,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,244.95

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