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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,557.99, 519,520.12 and 240,671.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,557.99, 519,520.12 and 240,671.48 is: 332,043.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,557.99 : 519,520.12 = 240,671.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,557.99/519,520.12 = 240,671.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,557.99x = 519,520.12 × 240,671.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,557.99x = 125,033,676,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,033,676,170.18/376,557.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,043.61

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