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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,737.40, 562,275.72 and 233,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,737.40, 562,275.72 and 233,649.60 is: 349,647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,737.40 : 562,275.72 = 233,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,737.40/562,275.72 = 233,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,737.40x = 562,275.72 × 233,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,737.40x = 131,375,497,067.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,375,497,067.71/375,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,647.11

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