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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,959.16, 564,086.44 and 165,449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,959.16, 564,086.44 and 165,449.48 is: 248,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,959.16 : 564,086.44 = 165,449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,959.16/564,086.44 = 165,449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,959.16x = 564,086.44 × 165,449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,959.16x = 93,327,808,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,327,808,173.05/375,959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,239.22

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