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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,408.72, 519,270.76 and 240,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,408.72, 519,270.76 and 240,374.52 is: 331,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,408.72 : 519,270.76 = 240,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,408.72/519,270.76 = 240,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,408.72x = 519,270.76 × 240,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,408.72x = 124,819,459,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,819,459,685.04/376,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,606.19

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