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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,269.51, 562,938.87 and 122,551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,269.51, 562,938.87 and 122,551.32 is: 183,838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,269.51 : 562,938.87 = 122,551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,269.51/562,938.87 = 122,551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,269.51x = 562,938.87 × 122,551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,269.51x = 68,988,901,895.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,988,901,895.78/375,269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,838.28

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