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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,268.70, 562,764.65 and 162,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,268.70, 562,764.65 and 162,046.45 is: 243,009.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,268.70 : 562,764.65 = 162,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,268.70/562,764.65 = 162,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,268.70x = 562,764.65 × 162,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,268.70x = 91,194,012,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,194,012,712.07/375,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,009.91

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