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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,255.82, 564,469.94 and 163,059.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,255.82, 564,469.94 and 163,059.53 is: 244,626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,255.82 : 564,469.94 = 163,059.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,255.82/564,469.94 = 163,059.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,255.82x = 564,469.94 × 163,059.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,255.82x = 92,042,200,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,042,200,700.83/376,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,626.65

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