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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,356.39, 562,767.13 and 175,567.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,356.39, 562,767.13 and 175,567.86 is: 263,226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,356.39 : 562,767.13 = 175,567.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,356.39/562,767.13 = 175,567.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,356.39x = 562,767.13 × 175,567.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,356.39x = 98,803,820,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,803,820,692.44/375,356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,226.69

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