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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,835.78, 563,786.53 and 95,353.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,835.78, 563,786.53 and 95,353.03 is: 143,037.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,835.78 : 563,786.53 = 95,353.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,835.78/563,786.53 = 95,353.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,835.78x = 563,786.53 × 95,353.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,835.78x = 53,758,754,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,758,754,375.04/375,835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,037.88

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