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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,726.08, 563,833.38 and 162,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,726.08, 563,833.38 and 162,702.02 is: 244,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,726.08 : 563,833.38 = 162,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,726.08/563,833.38 = 162,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,726.08x = 563,833.38 × 162,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,726.08x = 91,736,829,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,736,829,869.43/375,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,158.80

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