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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,345.44, 517,976.98 and 203,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,345.44, 517,976.98 and 203,264.76 is: 280,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,345.44 : 517,976.98 = 203,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,345.44/517,976.98 = 203,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,345.44x = 517,976.98 × 203,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,345.44x = 105,286,466,525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,286,466,525.23/375,345.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,505.52

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