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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,492.71, 563,364.82 and 122,784.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,492.71, 563,364.82 and 122,784.86 is: 184,218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,492.71 : 563,364.82 = 122,784.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,492.71/563,364.82 = 122,784.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,492.71x = 563,364.82 × 122,784.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,492.71x = 69,172,670,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,172,670,552.63/375,492.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,218.41

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