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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,385.62, 563,104.71 and 150,746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,385.62, 563,104.71 and 150,746.04 is: 226,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,385.62 : 563,104.71 = 150,746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,385.62/563,104.71 = 150,746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,385.62x = 563,104.71 × 150,746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,385.62x = 84,885,805,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,885,805,137.85/375,385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,129.61

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