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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,052.76, 512,052.92 and 209,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,052.76, 512,052.92 and 209,904.40 is: 289,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,052.76 : 512,052.92 = 209,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,052.76/512,052.92 = 209,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,052.76x = 512,052.92 × 209,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,052.76x = 107,482,160,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,482,160,940.85/371,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,668.13

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