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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,447.72, 513,942.31 and 209,066.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,447.72, 513,942.31 and 209,066.83 is: 288,492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,447.72 : 513,942.31 = 209,066.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,447.72/513,942.31 = 209,066.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,447.72x = 513,942.31 × 209,066.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,447.72x = 107,448,289,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,448,289,554.58/372,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,492.27

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