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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,567.16, 510,002.72 and 199,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,567.16, 510,002.72 and 199,801.24 is: 275,725.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,567.16 : 510,002.72 = 199,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,567.16/510,002.72 = 199,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,567.16x = 510,002.72 × 199,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,567.16x = 101,899,175,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,899,175,859.37/369,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,725.73

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