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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,220.92, 562,961.46 and 164,829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,220.92, 562,961.46 and 164,829.56 is: 247,301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,220.92 : 562,961.46 = 164,829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,220.92/562,961.46 = 164,829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,220.92x = 562,961.46 × 164,829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,220.92x = 92,792,689,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,792,689,748.76/375,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,301.48

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