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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,095.64, 562,254.66 and 234,531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,095.64, 562,254.66 and 234,531.48 is: 351,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,095.64 : 562,254.66 = 234,531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,095.64/562,254.66 = 234,531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,095.64x = 562,254.66 × 234,531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,095.64x = 131,866,417,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,866,417,546.70/375,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,554.12

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