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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,120.57, 562,397.87 and 122,250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,120.57, 562,397.87 and 122,250.06 is: 183,282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,120.57 : 562,397.87 = 122,250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,120.57/562,397.87 = 122,250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,120.57x = 562,397.87 × 122,250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,120.57x = 68,753,172,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,753,172,969.34/375,120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,282.87

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