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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,113.28, 562,397.76 and 175,321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,113.28, 562,397.76 and 175,321.92 is: 262,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,113.28 : 562,397.76 = 175,321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,113.28/562,397.76 = 175,321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,113.28x = 562,397.76 × 175,321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,113.28x = 98,600,655,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,600,655,086.90/375,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,855.68

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