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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,889.74, 564,114.83 and 151,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,889.74, 564,114.83 and 151,252.08 is: 226,990.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,889.74 : 564,114.83 = 151,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,889.74/564,114.83 = 151,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,889.74x = 564,114.83 × 151,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,889.74x = 85,323,541,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,323,541,396.35/375,889.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,990.88

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