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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,029.84, 562,578.93 and 122,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,029.84, 562,578.93 and 122,245.44 is: 183,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,029.84 : 562,578.93 = 122,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,029.84/562,578.93 = 122,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,029.84x = 562,578.93 × 122,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,029.84x = 68,772,708,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,772,708,832.58/375,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,379.30

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