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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,807.61, 513,102.09 and 202,052.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,807.61, 513,102.09 and 202,052.67 is: 278,836.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,807.61 : 513,102.09 = 202,052.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,807.61/513,102.09 = 202,052.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,807.61x = 513,102.09 × 202,052.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,807.61x = 103,673,647,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,673,647,267.08/371,807.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,836.81

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