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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,002.10, 562,682.21 and 175,293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,002.10, 562,682.21 and 175,293.47 is: 263,023.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,002.10 : 562,682.21 = 175,293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,002.10/562,682.21 = 175,293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,002.10x = 562,682.21 × 175,293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,002.10x = 98,634,517,628.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,634,517,628.41/375,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,023.91

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