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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,229.44, 562,901.76 and 150,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,229.44, 562,901.76 and 150,589.44 is: 225,907.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,229.44 : 562,901.76 = 150,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,229.44/562,901.76 = 150,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,229.44x = 562,901.76 × 150,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,229.44x = 84,767,060,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,767,060,813.41/375,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,907.28

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