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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,867.59, 517,152.95 and 219,740.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,867.59, 517,152.95 and 219,740.26 is: 303,145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,867.59 : 517,152.95 = 219,740.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,867.59/517,152.95 = 219,740.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,867.59x = 517,152.95 × 219,740.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,867.59x = 113,639,322,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,639,322,949.24/374,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,145.24

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