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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,958.80, 563,712.96 and 119,680.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,958.80, 563,712.96 and 119,680.66 is: 179,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,958.80 : 563,712.96 = 119,680.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,958.80/563,712.96 = 119,680.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,958.80x = 563,712.96 × 119,680.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,958.80x = 67,465,539,103.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,465,539,103.35/375,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,449.29

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