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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,506.10, 562,533.30 and 208,788.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,506.10, 562,533.30 and 208,788.66 is: 312,779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,506.10 : 562,533.30 = 208,788.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,506.10/562,533.30 = 208,788.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,506.10x = 562,533.30 × 208,788.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,506.10x = 117,450,573,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,450,573,912.38/375,506.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,779.40

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