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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,253.78, 510,939.96 and 219,350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,253.78, 510,939.96 and 219,350.78 is: 302,698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,253.78 : 510,939.96 = 219,350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,253.78/510,939.96 = 219,350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,253.78x = 510,939.96 × 219,350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,253.78x = 112,075,078,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,075,078,759.17/370,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,698.00

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