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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,159.54, 562,785.57 and 122,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,159.54, 562,785.57 and 122,372.44 is: 183,573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,159.54 : 562,785.57 = 122,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,159.54/562,785.57 = 122,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,159.54x = 562,785.57 × 122,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,159.54x = 68,869,443,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,869,443,397.69/375,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,573.75

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