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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,279.97, 562,978.27 and 126,020.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,279.97, 562,978.27 and 126,020.29 is: 189,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,279.97 : 562,978.27 = 126,020.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,279.97/562,978.27 = 126,020.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,279.97x = 562,978.27 × 126,020.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,279.97x = 70,946,685,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,946,685,164.15/375,279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,050.02

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