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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,392.64, 518,041.39 and 203,310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,392.64, 518,041.39 and 203,310.51 is: 280,568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,392.64 : 518,041.39 = 203,310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,392.64/518,041.39 = 203,310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,392.64x = 518,041.39 × 203,310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,392.64x = 105,323,257,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,323,257,132.29/375,392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,568.25

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