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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,757.43, 563,496.10 and 151,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,757.43, 563,496.10 and 151,042.12 is: 226,506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,757.43 : 563,496.10 = 151,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,757.43/563,496.10 = 151,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,757.43x = 563,496.10 × 151,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,757.43x = 85,111,643,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,111,643,769.39/375,757.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,506.88

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