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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,226.08, 512,291.68 and 210,078.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,226.08, 512,291.68 and 210,078.24 is: 289,907.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,226.08 : 512,291.68 = 210,078.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,226.08/512,291.68 = 210,078.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,226.08x = 512,291.68 × 210,078.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,226.08x = 107,621,334,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,621,334,501.04/371,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,907.80

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