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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,041.49, 510,669.63 and 226,773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,041.49, 510,669.63 and 226,773.85 is: 312,955.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,041.49 : 510,669.63 = 226,773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,041.49/510,669.63 = 226,773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,041.49x = 510,669.63 × 226,773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,041.49x = 115,806,516,939.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,806,516,939.31/370,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,955.50

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