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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,177.86, 513,489.58 and 211,020.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,177.86, 513,489.58 and 211,020.26 is: 291,142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,177.86 : 513,489.58 = 211,020.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,177.86/513,489.58 = 211,020.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,177.86x = 513,489.58 × 211,020.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,177.86x = 108,356,701,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,356,701,583.89/372,177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,142.26

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