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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,712.70, 562,238.71 and 233,624.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,712.70, 562,238.71 and 233,624.89 is: 349,610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,712.70 : 562,238.71 = 233,624.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,712.70/562,238.71 = 233,624.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,712.70x = 562,238.71 × 233,624.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,712.70x = 131,352,956,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,352,956,777.49/375,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,610.11

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