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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,705.78, 563,802.96 and 162,681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,705.78, 563,802.96 and 162,681.72 is: 244,128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,705.78 : 563,802.96 = 162,681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,705.78/563,802.96 = 162,681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,705.78x = 563,802.96 × 162,681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,705.78x = 91,720,435,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,720,435,273.89/375,705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,128.36

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