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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,100.52, 519,095.13 and 255,280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,100.52, 519,095.13 and 255,280.74 is: 352,339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,100.52 : 519,095.13 = 255,280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,100.52/519,095.13 = 255,280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,100.52x = 519,095.13 × 255,280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,100.52x = 132,514,988,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,514,988,916.80/376,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,339.29

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