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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,582.55, 564,873.51 and 96,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,582.55, 564,873.51 and 96,099.80 is: 144,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,582.55 : 564,873.51 = 96,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,582.55/564,873.51 = 96,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,582.55x = 564,873.51 × 96,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,582.55x = 54,284,231,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,284,231,336.30/376,582.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,149.62

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