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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,502.40, 563,288.12 and 122,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,502.40, 563,288.12 and 122,784.20 is: 184,187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,502.40 : 563,288.12 = 122,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,502.40/563,288.12 = 122,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,502.40x = 563,288.12 × 122,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,502.40x = 69,162,881,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,162,881,183.70/375,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,187.59

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