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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,028.22, 563,697 and 162,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,028.22, 563,697 and 162,662.88 is: 243,844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,028.22 : 563,697 = 162,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,028.22/563,697 = 162,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,028.22x = 563,697 × 162,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,028.22x = 91,692,577,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,692,577,467.36/376,028.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,844.94

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