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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,001.35, 562,681.08 and 175,292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,001.35, 562,681.08 and 175,292.73 is: 263,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,001.35 : 562,681.08 = 175,292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,001.35/562,681.08 = 175,292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,001.35x = 562,681.08 × 175,292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,001.35x = 98,633,902,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,633,902,632.55/375,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,022.79

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