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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,447.18, 518,114.43 and 203,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,447.18, 518,114.43 and 203,361.27 is: 280,637.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,447.18 : 518,114.43 = 203,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,447.18/518,114.43 = 203,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,447.18x = 518,114.43 × 203,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,447.18x = 105,364,408,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,364,408,490.13/375,447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,637.10

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