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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,704.06, 563,740.90 and 175,989.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,704.06, 563,740.90 and 175,989.92 is: 264,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,704.06 : 563,740.90 = 175,989.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,704.06/563,740.90 = 175,989.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,704.06x = 563,740.90 × 175,989.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,704.06x = 99,212,715,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,212,715,891.73/375,704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,071.45

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