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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,749.69, 563,633.03 and 226,115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,749.69, 563,633.03 and 226,115.15 is: 339,177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,749.69 : 563,633.03 = 226,115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,749.69/563,633.03 = 226,115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,749.69x = 563,633.03 × 226,115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,749.69x = 127,445,964,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,445,964,870.53/375,749.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,177.84

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