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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,921.26, 520,129.35 and 207,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,921.26, 520,129.35 and 207,155.52 is: 285,862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,921.26 : 520,129.35 = 207,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,921.26/520,129.35 = 207,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,921.26x = 520,129.35 × 207,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,921.26x = 107,747,665,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,747,665,966.51/376,921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,862.53

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