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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,440.76, 514,023.62 and 219,430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,440.76, 514,023.62 and 219,430.05 is: 302,846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,440.76 : 514,023.62 = 219,430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,440.76/514,023.62 = 219,430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,440.76x = 514,023.62 × 219,430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,440.76x = 112,792,227,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,792,227,540.63/372,440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,846.09

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