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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,702.03, 563,737.85 and 175,987.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,702.03, 563,737.85 and 175,987.89 is: 264,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,702.03 : 563,737.85 = 175,987.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,702.03/563,737.85 = 175,987.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,702.03x = 563,737.85 × 175,987.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,702.03x = 99,211,033,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,211,033,390.57/375,702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,068.40

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