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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,211.22, 512,268.49 and 201,445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,211.22, 512,268.49 and 201,445.34 is: 277,992.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,211.22 : 512,268.49 = 201,445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,211.22/512,268.49 = 201,445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,211.22x = 512,268.49 × 201,445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,211.22x = 103,194,100,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,194,100,139.34/371,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,992.94

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