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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,548.78, 563,411.80 and 122,828.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,548.78, 563,411.80 and 122,828.31 is: 184,271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,548.78 : 563,411.80 = 122,828.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,548.78/563,411.80 = 122,828.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,548.78x = 563,411.80 × 122,828.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,548.78x = 69,202,919,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,202,919,228.06/375,548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,271.45

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