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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,069.55, 512,075.79 and 201,303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,069.55, 512,075.79 and 201,303.66 is: 277,798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,069.55 : 512,075.79 = 201,303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,069.55/512,075.79 = 201,303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,069.55x = 512,075.79 × 201,303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,069.55x = 103,082,730,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,082,730,724.39/371,069.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,798.95

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