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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,150.83, 510,892.47 and 240,861.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,150.83, 510,892.47 and 240,861.45 is: 332,443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,150.83 : 510,892.47 = 240,861.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,150.83/510,892.47 = 240,861.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,150.83x = 510,892.47 × 240,861.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,150.83x = 123,054,301,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,054,301,118.28/370,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,443.67

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