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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,689.76, 518,505.06 and 232,496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,689.76, 518,505.06 and 232,496.04 is: 320,877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,689.76 : 518,505.06 = 232,496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,689.76/518,505.06 = 232,496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,689.76x = 518,505.06 × 232,496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,689.76x = 120,550,373,169.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,550,373,169.96/375,689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,877.45

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