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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,545.02, 511,378.08 and 209,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,545.02, 511,378.08 and 209,414.96 is: 289,007.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,545.02 : 511,378.08 = 209,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,545.02/511,378.08 = 209,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,545.02x = 511,378.08 × 209,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,545.02x = 107,090,220,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,090,220,168.08/370,545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,007.31

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