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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,910.27, 518,709.62 and 240,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,910.27, 518,709.62 and 240,023.76 is: 331,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,910.27 : 518,709.62 = 240,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,910.27/518,709.62 = 240,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,910.27x = 518,709.62 × 240,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,910.27x = 124,502,631,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,502,631,995.47/375,910.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,203.06

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