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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,214.62, 562,830.23 and 135,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,214.62, 562,830.23 and 135,347.70 is: 203,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,214.62 : 562,830.23 = 135,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,214.62/562,830.23 = 135,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,214.62x = 562,830.23 × 135,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,214.62x = 76,177,777,120.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,177,777,120.97/375,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,024.54

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