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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,249.83, 562,979.96 and 150,767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,249.83, 562,979.96 and 150,767.88 is: 226,194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,249.83 : 562,979.96 = 150,767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,249.83/562,979.96 = 150,767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,249.83x = 562,979.96 × 150,767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,249.83x = 84,879,294,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,879,294,297.85/375,249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,194.09

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