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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,752.58, 563,702.76 and 139,097.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,752.58, 563,702.76 and 139,097.31 is: 208,673.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,752.58 : 563,702.76 = 139,097.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,752.58/563,702.76 = 139,097.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,752.58x = 563,702.76 × 139,097.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,752.58x = 78,409,537,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,409,537,555.58/375,752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,673.32

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