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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,301.20, 562,292.97 and 312,525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,301.20, 562,292.97 and 312,525.19 is: 468,239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,301.20 : 562,292.97 = 312,525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,301.20/562,292.97 = 312,525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,301.20x = 562,292.97 × 312,525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,301.20x = 175,730,717,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,730,717,284.91/375,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,239.16

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