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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,922.88, 565,297.92 and 225,162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,922.88, 565,297.92 and 225,162.72 is: 337,692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,922.88 : 565,297.92 = 225,162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,922.88/565,297.92 = 225,162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,922.88x = 565,297.92 × 225,162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,922.88x = 127,284,017,277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,284,017,277.54/376,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,692.47

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