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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,867.48, 513,181.08 and 202,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,867.48, 513,181.08 and 202,101.60 is: 278,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,867.48 : 513,181.08 = 202,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,867.48/513,181.08 = 202,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,867.48x = 513,181.08 × 202,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,867.48x = 103,714,717,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,714,717,357.73/371,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,902.36

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