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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,002.66, 562,387.32 and 125,626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,002.66, 562,387.32 and 125,626.34 is: 188,400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,002.66 : 562,387.32 = 125,626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,002.66/562,387.32 = 125,626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,002.66x = 562,387.32 × 125,626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,002.66x = 70,650,660,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,650,660,674.01/375,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,400.43

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