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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,715.39, 562,242.74 and 233,627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,715.39, 562,242.74 and 233,627.58 is: 349,614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,715.39 : 562,242.74 = 233,627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,715.39/562,242.74 = 233,627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,715.39x = 562,242.74 × 233,627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,715.39x = 131,355,410,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,355,410,718.77/375,715.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,614.13

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