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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,276.37, 512,361.90 and 201,510.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,276.37, 512,361.90 and 201,510.51 is: 278,084.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,276.37 : 512,361.90 = 201,510.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,276.37/512,361.90 = 201,510.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,276.37x = 512,361.90 × 201,510.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,276.37x = 103,246,307,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,246,307,773.57/371,276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,084.78

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