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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,826.72, 563,740.08 and 325,074.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,826.72, 563,740.08 and 325,074.92 is: 487,612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,826.72 : 563,740.08 = 325,074.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,826.72/563,740.08 = 325,074.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,826.72x = 563,740.08 × 325,074.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,826.72x = 183,257,761,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,257,761,406.79/375,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,612.38

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