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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,175.02, 562,447.15 and 303,920.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,175.02, 562,447.15 and 303,920.97 is: 455,625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,175.02 : 562,447.15 = 303,920.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,175.02/562,447.15 = 303,920.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,175.02x = 562,447.15 × 303,920.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,175.02x = 170,939,483,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,939,483,401.74/375,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,625.97

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