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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,158.20, 562,571 and 269,534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,158.20, 562,571 and 269,534.32 is: 404,182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,158.20 : 562,571 = 269,534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,158.20/562,571 = 269,534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,158.20x = 562,571 × 269,534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,158.20x = 151,632,191,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,632,191,936.72/375,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,182.00

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