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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,801.92, 520,015.56 and 215,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,801.92, 520,015.56 and 215,707.44 is: 297,692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,801.92 : 520,015.56 = 215,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,801.92/520,015.56 = 215,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,801.92x = 520,015.56 × 215,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,801.92x = 112,171,225,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,171,225,207.77/376,801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,692.82

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