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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,126.95, 562,795.79 and 150,645.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,126.95, 562,795.79 and 150,645.02 is: 226,009.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,126.95 : 562,795.79 = 150,645.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,126.95/562,795.79 = 150,645.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,126.95x = 562,795.79 × 150,645.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,126.95x = 84,782,379,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,782,379,473.26/375,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,009.83

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