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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,723.42, 562,254.72 and 233,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,723.42, 562,254.72 and 233,635.60 is: 349,626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,723.42 : 562,254.72 = 233,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,723.42/562,254.72 = 233,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,723.42x = 562,254.72 × 233,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,723.42x = 131,362,718,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,362,718,860.03/375,723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,626.11

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