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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,033.05, 562,321.77 and 147,055.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,033.05, 562,321.77 and 147,055.53 is: 220,493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,033.05 : 562,321.77 = 147,055.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,033.05/562,321.77 = 147,055.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,033.05x = 562,321.77 × 147,055.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,033.05x = 82,692,526,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,692,526,586.26/375,033.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,493.97

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