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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,822.46, 511,649.26 and 250,187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,822.46, 511,649.26 and 250,187.54 is: 345,200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,822.46 : 511,649.26 = 250,187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,822.46/511,649.26 = 250,187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,822.46x = 511,649.26 × 250,187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,822.46x = 128,008,266,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,008,266,518.51/370,822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,200.96

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