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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,867.67, 563,969.11 and 173,354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,867.67, 563,969.11 and 173,354.87 is: 260,109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,867.67 : 563,969.11 = 173,354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,867.67/563,969.11 = 173,354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,867.67x = 563,969.11 × 173,354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,867.67x = 97,766,791,748.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,766,791,748.07/375,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,109.61

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