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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,314.70, 562,206.60 and 232,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,314.70, 562,206.60 and 232,722.30 is: 348,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,314.70 : 562,206.60 = 232,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,314.70/562,206.60 = 232,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,314.70x = 562,206.60 × 232,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,314.70x = 130,838,013,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,838,013,027.18/375,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,608.82

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