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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,888.99, 564,113.70 and 151,251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,888.99, 564,113.70 and 151,251.33 is: 226,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,888.99 : 564,113.70 = 151,251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,888.99/564,113.70 = 151,251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,888.99x = 564,113.70 × 151,251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,888.99x = 85,322,947,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,322,947,396.22/375,888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,989.75

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