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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,340.32, 563,017.68 and 122,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,340.32, 563,017.68 and 122,621.52 is: 183,934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,340.32 : 563,017.68 = 122,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,340.32/563,017.68 = 122,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,340.32x = 563,017.68 × 122,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,340.32x = 69,038,083,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,038,083,708.47/375,340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,934.63

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