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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,806.39, 562,958.51 and 225,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,806.39, 562,958.51 and 225,964.62 is: 338,495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,806.39 : 562,958.51 = 225,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,806.39/562,958.51 = 225,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,806.39x = 562,958.51 × 225,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,806.39x = 127,208,704,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,208,704,658.09/375,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,495.33

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