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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,264.44, 562,893.14 and 162,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,264.44, 562,893.14 and 162,183 is: 243,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,264.44 : 562,893.14 = 162,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,264.44/562,893.14 = 162,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,264.44x = 562,893.14 × 162,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,264.44x = 91,291,698,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,291,698,124.62/375,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,272.98

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