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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,175.10, 636,179.61 and 375,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,175.10, 636,179.61 and 375,230.20 is: 517,620.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,175.10 : 636,179.61 = 375,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,175.10/636,179.61 = 375,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,175.10x = 636,179.61 × 375,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,175.10x = 238,713,802,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,713,802,296.22/461,175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,620.75

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