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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,126.48, 517,674.48 and 205,360.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,126.48, 517,674.48 and 205,360.61 is: 283,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,126.48 : 517,674.48 = 205,360.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,126.48/517,674.48 = 205,360.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,126.48x = 517,674.48 × 205,360.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,126.48x = 106,309,944,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,309,944,405.86/375,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,397.60

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