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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,852.76, 562,673.22 and 250,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,852.76, 562,673.22 and 250,883.80 is: 375,587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,852.76 : 562,673.22 = 250,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,852.76/562,673.22 = 250,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,852.76x = 562,673.22 × 250,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,852.76x = 141,165,595,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,165,595,591.84/375,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,587.49

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