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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,160.64, 514,975.60 and 212,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,160.64, 514,975.60 and 212,043.04 is: 292,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,160.64 : 514,975.60 = 212,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,160.64/514,975.60 = 212,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,160.64x = 514,975.60 × 212,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,160.64x = 109,196,991,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,196,991,749.82/373,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,627.30

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