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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,034.05, 562,157.42 and 269,795.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,034.05, 562,157.42 and 269,795.61 is: 404,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,034.05 : 562,157.42 = 269,795.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,034.05/562,157.42 = 269,795.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,034.05x = 562,157.42 × 269,795.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,034.05x = 151,667,602,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,667,602,695.95/375,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,410.22

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