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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,844.88, 563,690.82 and 139,131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,844.88, 563,690.82 and 139,131.30 is: 208,668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,844.88 : 563,690.82 = 139,131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,844.88/563,690.82 = 139,131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,844.88x = 563,690.82 × 139,131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,844.88x = 78,427,036,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,427,036,584.67/375,844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,668.63

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