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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,032.50, 518,924.85 and 206,267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,032.50, 518,924.85 and 206,267.03 is: 284,648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,032.50 : 518,924.85 = 206,267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,032.50/518,924.85 = 206,267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,032.50x = 518,924.85 × 206,267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,032.50x = 107,037,087,602.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,037,087,602.70/376,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,648.50

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