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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,195.33, 562,228.02 and 225,271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,195.33, 562,228.02 and 225,271.62 is: 337,568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,195.33 : 562,228.02 = 225,271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,195.33/562,228.02 = 225,271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,195.33x = 562,228.02 × 225,271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,195.33x = 126,654,016,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,654,016,874.79/375,195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,568.21

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