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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,476.72, 563,205.36 and 126,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,476.72, 563,205.36 and 126,158.72 is: 189,234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,476.72 : 563,205.36 = 126,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,476.72/563,205.36 = 126,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,476.72x = 563,205.36 × 126,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,476.72x = 71,053,267,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,053,267,314.74/375,476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,234.81

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