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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,410.70, 518,112.24 and 212,074.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,410.70, 518,112.24 and 212,074.11 is: 292,687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,410.70 : 518,112.24 = 212,074.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,410.70/518,112.24 = 212,074.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,410.70x = 518,112.24 × 212,074.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,410.70x = 109,878,192,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,878,192,178.11/375,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,687.96

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