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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,255.94, 512,345.52 and 210,109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,255.94, 512,345.52 and 210,109.14 is: 289,957.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,255.94 : 512,345.52 = 210,109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,255.94/512,345.52 = 210,109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,255.94x = 512,345.52 × 210,109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,255.94x = 107,648,476,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,648,476,590.05/371,255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,957.59

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