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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,204.03, 518,235.98 and 273,067.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,204.03, 518,235.98 and 273,067.53 is: 377,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,204.03 : 518,235.98 = 273,067.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,204.03/518,235.98 = 273,067.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,204.03x = 518,235.98 × 273,067.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,204.03x = 141,513,417,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,513,417,650.39/375,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,163.91

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