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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,704.62, 518,478.65 and 203,628.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,704.62, 518,478.65 and 203,628.09 is: 281,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,704.62 : 518,478.65 = 203,628.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,704.62/518,478.65 = 203,628.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,704.62x = 518,478.65 × 203,628.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,704.62x = 105,576,817,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,576,817,205.28/375,704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,010.16

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