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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,415.08, 518,069.69 and 203,329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,415.08, 518,069.69 and 203,329.05 is: 280,592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,415.08 : 518,069.69 = 203,329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,415.08/518,069.69 = 203,329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,415.08x = 518,069.69 × 203,329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,415.08x = 105,338,616,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,338,616,884.85/375,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,592.40

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