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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,716.21, 562,243.96 and 233,628.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,716.21, 562,243.96 and 233,628.39 is: 349,615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,716.21 : 562,243.96 = 233,628.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,716.21/562,243.96 = 233,628.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,716.21x = 562,243.96 × 233,628.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,716.21x = 131,356,151,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,356,151,162.02/375,716.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,615.34

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