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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,060.64, 512,063.82 and 209,912.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,060.64, 512,063.82 and 209,912.28 is: 289,679.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,060.64 : 512,063.82 = 209,912.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,060.64/512,063.82 = 209,912.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,060.64x = 512,063.82 × 209,912.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,060.64x = 107,488,483,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,488,483,961.71/371,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,679.02

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