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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,570.44, 562,976.58 and 235,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,570.44, 562,976.58 and 235,427.48 is: 352,903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,570.44 : 562,976.58 = 235,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,570.44/562,976.58 = 235,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,570.44x = 562,976.58 × 235,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,570.44x = 132,540,157,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,540,157,528.42/375,570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,903.59

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