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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,382.62, 563,100.20 and 150,743.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,382.62, 563,100.20 and 150,743.06 is: 226,125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,382.62 : 563,100.20 = 150,743.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,382.62/563,100.20 = 150,743.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,382.62x = 563,100.20 × 150,743.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,382.62x = 84,883,443,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,883,443,665.40/375,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,125.13

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