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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,172.24, 519,079.88 and 225,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,172.24, 519,079.88 and 225,265.36 is: 310,843.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,172.24 : 519,079.88 = 225,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,172.24/519,079.88 = 225,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,172.24x = 519,079.88 × 225,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,172.24x = 116,930,716,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,930,716,036.96/376,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,843.55

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