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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,370.93, 518,063.42 and 230,151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,370.93, 518,063.42 and 230,151.02 is: 317,640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,370.93 : 518,063.42 = 230,151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,370.93/518,063.42 = 230,151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,370.93x = 518,063.42 × 230,151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,370.93x = 119,232,823,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,232,823,386.93/375,370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,640.01

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