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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,084.44, 562,723.31 and 135,188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,084.44, 562,723.31 and 135,188.76 is: 202,817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,084.44 : 562,723.31 = 135,188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,084.44/562,723.31 = 135,188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,084.44x = 562,723.31 × 135,188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,084.44x = 76,073,866,839.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,073,866,839.97/375,084.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,817.98

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