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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,001.73, 513,402.50 and 210,839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,001.73, 513,402.50 and 210,839.48 is: 290,981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,001.73 : 513,402.50 = 210,839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,001.73/513,402.50 = 210,839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,001.73x = 513,402.50 × 210,839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,001.73x = 108,245,512,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,245,512,509.49/372,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,981.21

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