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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,210.52, 512,270.84 and 201,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,210.52, 512,270.84 and 201,444.64 is: 277,993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,210.52 : 512,270.84 = 201,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,210.52/512,270.84 = 201,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,210.52x = 512,270.84 × 201,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,210.52x = 103,194,214,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,194,214,946.30/371,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,993.78

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