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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,741.80, 519,772.96 and 240,855.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,741.80, 519,772.96 and 240,855.29 is: 332,296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,741.80 : 519,772.96 = 240,855.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,741.80/519,772.96 = 240,855.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,741.80x = 519,772.96 × 240,855.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,741.80x = 125,190,068,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,190,068,615.46/376,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,296.73

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