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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,209.82, 512,270.87 and 201,443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,209.82, 512,270.87 and 201,443.94 is: 277,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,209.82 : 512,270.87 = 201,443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,209.82/512,270.87 = 201,443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,209.82x = 512,270.87 × 201,443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,209.82x = 103,193,861,392.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,193,861,392.81/371,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,993.35

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