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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,891.39, 563,838.98 and 95,408.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,891.39, 563,838.98 and 95,408.73 is: 143,113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,891.39 : 563,838.98 = 95,408.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,891.39/563,838.98 = 95,408.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,891.39x = 563,838.98 × 95,408.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,891.39x = 53,795,160,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,795,160,529.25/375,891.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,113.57

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