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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,951.92, 564,075.58 and 165,442.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,951.92, 564,075.58 and 165,442.23 is: 248,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,951.92 : 564,075.58 = 165,442.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,951.92/564,075.58 = 165,442.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,951.92x = 564,075.58 × 165,442.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,951.92x = 93,321,921,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,321,921,843.74/375,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,228.34

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