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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,962.24, 563,953.28 and 148,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,962.24, 563,953.28 and 148,248.32 is: 222,376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,962.24 : 563,953.28 = 148,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,962.24/563,953.28 = 148,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,962.24x = 563,953.28 × 148,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,962.24x = 83,605,126,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605,126,318.49/375,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,376.39

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