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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,263.21, 562,925.79 and 122,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,263.21, 562,925.79 and 122,538.08 is: 183,817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,263.21 : 562,925.79 = 122,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,263.21/562,925.79 = 122,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,263.21x = 562,925.79 × 122,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,263.21x = 68,979,842,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,979,842,674.45/375,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,817.23

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