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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,437.81, 563,156.32 and 150,798.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,437.81, 563,156.32 and 150,798.28 is: 226,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,437.81 : 563,156.32 = 150,798.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,437.81/563,156.32 = 150,798.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,437.81x = 563,156.32 × 150,798.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,437.81x = 84,923,005,988.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,923,005,988.91/375,437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,197.27

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