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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,673.55, 519,116.85 and 273,521.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,673.55, 519,116.85 and 273,521.61 is: 377,960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,673.55 : 519,116.85 = 273,521.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,673.55/519,116.85 = 273,521.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,673.55x = 519,116.85 × 273,521.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,673.55x = 141,989,676,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,989,676,590.13/375,673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,960.28

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