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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,255.78, 510,942.72 and 219,352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,255.78, 510,942.72 and 219,352.78 is: 302,700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,255.78 : 510,942.72 = 219,352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,255.78/510,942.72 = 219,352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,255.78x = 510,942.72 × 219,352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,255.78x = 112,076,706,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,076,706,052.76/370,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,700.76

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