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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,159.60, 512,066.52 and 210,012.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,159.60, 512,066.52 and 210,012.93 is: 289,742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,159.60 : 512,066.52 = 210,012.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,159.60/512,066.52 = 210,012.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,159.60x = 512,066.52 × 210,012.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,159.60x = 107,540,590,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,540,590,220.10/371,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,742.18

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