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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,967.28, 518,841.96 and 206,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,967.28, 518,841.96 and 206,210 is: 284,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,967.28 : 518,841.96 = 206,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,967.28/518,841.96 = 206,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,967.28x = 518,841.96 × 206,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,967.28x = 106,990,400,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,990,400,571.60/375,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,573.70

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