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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,948.89, 563,956.47 and 106,079.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,948.89, 563,956.47 and 106,079.42 is: 159,128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,948.89 : 563,956.47 = 106,079.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,948.89/563,956.47 = 106,079.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,948.89x = 563,956.47 × 106,079.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,948.89x = 59,824,172,423.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824,172,423.07/375,948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,128.47

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