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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,466.32, 563,355 and 150,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,466.32, 563,355 and 150,985.76 is: 226,541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,466.32 : 563,355 = 150,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,466.32/563,355 = 150,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,466.32x = 563,355 × 150,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,466.32x = 85,058,580,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,058,580,008.03/375,466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,541.17

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