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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,679.30, 563,703.87 and 175,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,679.30, 563,703.87 and 175,965.16 is: 264,034.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,679.30 : 563,703.87 = 175,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,679.30/563,703.87 = 175,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,679.30x = 563,703.87 × 175,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,679.30x = 99,192,241,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,192,241,677.17/375,679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,034.36

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