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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,083.14, 562,235.91 and 234,518.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,083.14, 562,235.91 and 234,518.98 is: 351,535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,083.14 : 562,235.91 = 234,518.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,083.14/562,235.91 = 234,518.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,083.14x = 562,235.91 × 234,518.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,083.14x = 131,854,992,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,854,992,132.57/375,083.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,535.37

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