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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,958.58, 518,855.64 and 206,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,958.58, 518,855.64 and 206,225.50 is: 284,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,958.58 : 518,855.64 = 206,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,958.58/518,855.64 = 206,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,958.58x = 518,855.64 × 206,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,958.58x = 107,001,263,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,001,263,786.82/375,958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,609.18

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