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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,785.46, 518,616.57 and 206,052.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,785.46, 518,616.57 and 206,052.39 is: 284,370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,785.46 : 518,616.57 = 206,052.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,785.46/518,616.57 = 206,052.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,785.46x = 518,616.57 × 206,052.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,785.46x = 106,862,184,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,862,184,514.80/375,785.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,370.19

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