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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,541.60, 562,275.60 and 292,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,541.60, 562,275.60 and 292,597.60 is: 438,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,541.60 : 562,275.60 = 292,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,541.60/562,275.60 = 292,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,541.60x = 562,275.60 × 292,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,541.60x = 164,520,491,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,520,491,098.56/375,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,088.59

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