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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,075.84, 518,975.76 and 206,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,075.84, 518,975.76 and 206,308.48 is: 284,700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,075.84 : 518,975.76 = 206,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,075.84/518,975.76 = 206,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,075.84x = 518,975.76 × 206,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,075.84x = 107,069,100,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,069,100,202.45/376,075.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,700.82

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