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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,255.64, 564,469.66 and 163,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,255.64, 564,469.66 and 163,059.32 is: 244,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,255.64 : 564,469.66 = 163,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,255.64/564,469.66 = 163,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,255.64x = 564,469.66 × 163,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,255.64x = 92,042,038,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,042,038,920.23/376,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,626.34

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