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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,673.56, 563,731.47 and 139,181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,673.56, 563,731.47 and 139,181.10 is: 208,853.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,673.56 : 563,731.47 = 139,181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,673.56/563,731.47 = 139,181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,673.56x = 563,731.47 × 139,181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,673.56x = 78,460,766,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,460,766,099.22/375,673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,853.58

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