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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,072.58, 562,658.31 and 122,264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,072.58, 562,658.31 and 122,264.49 is: 183,412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,072.58 : 562,658.31 = 122,264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,072.58/562,658.31 = 122,264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,072.58x = 562,658.31 × 122,264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,072.58x = 68,793,131,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,793,131,316.41/375,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,412.85

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