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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,876.24, 563,803.44 and 139,213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,876.24, 563,803.44 and 139,213.68 is: 208,816.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,876.24 : 563,803.44 = 139,213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,876.24/563,803.44 = 139,213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,876.24x = 563,803.44 × 139,213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,876.24x = 78,489,151,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,489,151,679.06/375,876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,816.48

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