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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,838.93, 563,852.48 and 109,599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,838.93, 563,852.48 and 109,599.48 is: 164,426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,838.93 : 563,852.48 = 109,599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,838.93/563,852.48 = 109,599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,838.93x = 563,852.48 × 109,599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,838.93x = 61,797,935,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,797,935,237.45/375,838.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,426.65

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