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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,462.98, 564,709.86 and 95,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,462.98, 564,709.86 and 95,987.52 is: 143,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,462.98 : 564,709.86 = 95,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,462.98/564,709.86 = 95,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,462.98x = 564,709.86 × 95,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,462.98x = 54,205,098,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,205,098,980.95/376,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,985.20

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