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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,365.76, 513,854.64 and 202,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,365.76, 513,854.64 and 202,596.24 is: 279,577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,365.76 : 513,854.64 = 202,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,365.76/513,854.64 = 202,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,365.76x = 513,854.64 × 202,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,365.76x = 104,105,017,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,105,017,970.55/372,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,577.31

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