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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,372.79, 755,320.85 and 375,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,372.79, 755,320.85 and 375,437.63 is: 518,067.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,372.79 : 755,320.85 = 375,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,372.79/755,320.85 = 375,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,372.79x = 755,320.85 × 375,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,372.79x = 283,575,871,232.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,575,871,232.59/547,372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,067.17

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