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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,848.39, 563,855.50 and 109,629.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,848.39, 563,855.50 and 109,629.74 is: 164,468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,848.39 : 563,855.50 = 109,629.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,848.39/563,855.50 = 109,629.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,848.39x = 563,855.50 × 109,629.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,848.39x = 61,815,330,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,815,330,545.89/375,848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,468.79

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