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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,824.72, 563,737.08 and 325,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,824.72, 563,737.08 and 325,072.92 is: 487,609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,824.72 : 563,737.08 = 325,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,824.72/563,737.08 = 325,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,824.72x = 563,737.08 × 325,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,824.72x = 183,255,658,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,255,658,707.87/375,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,609.39

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