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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,899.64, 563,851.35 and 95,416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,899.64, 563,851.35 and 95,416.98 is: 143,125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,899.64 : 563,851.35 = 95,416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,899.64/563,851.35 = 95,416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,899.64x = 563,851.35 × 95,416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,899.64x = 53,800,992,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,800,992,985.92/375,899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,125.95

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