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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,530.58, 518,234.22 and 205,770.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,530.58, 518,234.22 and 205,770.78 is: 283,964.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,530.58 : 518,234.22 = 205,770.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,530.58/518,234.22 = 205,770.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,530.58x = 518,234.22 × 205,770.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,530.58x = 106,637,459,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,637,459,672.09/375,530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,964.78

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