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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,068.34, 562,832.19 and 150,404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,068.34, 562,832.19 and 150,404.94 is: 225,699.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,068.34 : 562,832.19 = 150,404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,068.34/562,832.19 = 150,404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,068.34x = 562,832.19 × 150,404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,068.34x = 84,652,741,767.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,652,741,767.02/375,068.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,699.51

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