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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,452.28, 519,356 and 215,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,452.28, 519,356 and 215,220.72 is: 296,919.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,452.28 : 519,356 = 215,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,452.28/519,356 = 215,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,452.28x = 519,356 × 215,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,452.28x = 111,776,172,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,776,172,256.32/376,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,919.90

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