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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,790.26, 518,862.70 and 241,887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,790.26, 518,862.70 and 241,887.54 is: 333,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,790.26 : 518,862.70 = 241,887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,790.26/518,862.70 = 241,887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,790.26x = 518,862.70 × 241,887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,790.26x = 125,506,422,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,506,422,100.76/375,790.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,979.98

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