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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,811.40, 563,840.80 and 249,946.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,811.40, 563,840.80 and 249,946.81 is: 375,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,811.40 : 563,840.80 = 249,946.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,811.40/563,840.80 = 249,946.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,811.40x = 563,840.80 × 249,946.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,811.40x = 140,930,210,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,930,210,444.98/375,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,002.49

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