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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,130.63, 562,525.75 and 161,797.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,130.63, 562,525.75 and 161,797.73 is: 242,623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,130.63 : 562,525.75 = 161,797.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,130.63/562,525.75 = 161,797.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,130.63x = 562,525.75 × 161,797.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,130.63x = 91,015,385,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,015,385,794.93/375,130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,623.18

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