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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,855.87, 563,697.54 and 224,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,855.87, 563,697.54 and 224,095.89 is: 336,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,855.87 : 563,697.54 = 224,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,855.87/563,697.54 = 224,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,855.87x = 563,697.54 × 224,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,855.87x = 126,322,301,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,322,301,917.11/375,855.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,092.40

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