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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,103.47, 517,609.95 and 211,750.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,103.47, 517,609.95 and 211,750.98 is: 292,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,103.47 : 517,609.95 = 211,750.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,103.47/517,609.95 = 211,750.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,103.47x = 517,609.95 × 211,750.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,103.47x = 109,604,411,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,604,411,435.15/375,103.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,197.80

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