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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,009.77, 518,860.91 and 220,944.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,009.77, 518,860.91 and 220,944.62 is: 304,884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,009.77 : 518,860.91 = 220,944.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,009.77/518,860.91 = 220,944.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,009.77x = 518,860.91 × 220,944.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,009.77x = 114,639,528,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,639,528,442.32/376,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,884.44

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