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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,943.06, 562,916.94 and 294,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,943.06, 562,916.94 and 294,074.20 is: 440,330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,943.06 : 562,916.94 = 294,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,943.06/562,916.94 = 294,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,943.06x = 562,916.94 × 294,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,943.06x = 165,539,348,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,539,348,796.95/375,943.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,330.91

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