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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,193.62, 562,586.31 and 135,274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,193.62, 562,586.31 and 135,274.86 is: 202,838.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,193.62 : 562,586.31 = 135,274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,193.62/562,586.31 = 135,274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,193.62x = 562,586.31 × 135,274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,193.62x = 76,103,784,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,103,784,323.17/375,193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,838.70

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