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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,266.42, 515,171.52 and 258,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,266.42, 515,171.52 and 258,711.36 is: 357,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,266.42 : 515,171.52 = 258,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,266.42/515,171.52 = 258,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,266.42x = 515,171.52 × 258,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,266.42x = 133,280,724,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,280,724,572.47/373,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,065.94

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