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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,002.62, 517,490.71 and 213,909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,002.62, 517,490.71 and 213,909.82 is: 295,188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,002.62 : 517,490.71 = 213,909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,002.62/517,490.71 = 213,909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,002.62x = 517,490.71 × 213,909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,002.62x = 110,696,344,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,696,344,627.77/375,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,188.19

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