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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,596.64, 563,420.93 and 150,957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,596.64, 563,420.93 and 150,957.27 is: 226,446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,596.64 : 563,420.93 = 150,957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,596.64/563,420.93 = 150,957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,596.64x = 563,420.93 × 150,957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,596.64x = 85,052,484,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,052,484,698.87/375,596.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,446.34

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