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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,858.43, 563,758.23 and 105,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,858.43, 563,758.23 and 105,975.67 is: 158,955.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,858.43 : 563,758.23 = 105,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,858.43/563,758.23 = 105,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,858.43x = 563,758.23 × 105,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,858.43x = 59,744,656,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,744,656,142.26/375,858.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,955.21

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