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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,251.92, 563,932.92 and 165,448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,251.92, 563,932.92 and 165,448.88 is: 247,977.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,251.92 : 563,932.92 = 165,448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,251.92/563,932.92 = 165,448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,251.92x = 563,932.92 × 165,448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,251.92x = 93,302,070,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,302,070,009.13/376,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,977.66

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