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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,372.52, 563,058.63 and 150,732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,372.52, 563,058.63 and 150,732.89 is: 226,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,372.52 : 563,058.63 = 150,732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,372.52/563,058.63 = 150,732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,372.52x = 563,058.63 × 150,732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,372.52x = 84,871,454,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,871,454,539.34/375,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,099.27

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