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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,237.12, 562,960.91 and 150,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,237.12, 562,960.91 and 150,755.19 is: 226,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,237.12 : 562,960.91 = 150,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,237.12/562,960.91 = 150,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,237.12x = 562,960.91 × 150,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,237.12x = 84,869,278,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,869,278,949.62/375,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,175.06

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