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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,469.01, 562,976.39 and 147,491.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,469.01, 562,976.39 and 147,491.69 is: 221,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,469.01 : 562,976.39 = 147,491.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,469.01/562,976.39 = 147,491.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,469.01x = 562,976.39 × 147,491.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,469.01x = 83,034,335,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,034,335,638.86/375,469.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,148.31

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