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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,470.01, 562,977.89 and 147,492.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,470.01, 562,977.89 and 147,492.69 is: 221,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,470.01 : 562,977.89 = 147,492.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,470.01/562,977.89 = 147,492.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,470.01x = 562,977.89 × 147,492.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,470.01x = 83,035,119,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,035,119,854.27/375,470.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,149.81

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