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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,924.94, 520,160.79 and 207,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,924.94, 520,160.79 and 207,159.34 is: 285,882.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,924.94 : 520,160.79 = 207,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,924.94/520,160.79 = 207,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,924.94x = 520,160.79 × 207,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,924.94x = 107,756,165,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,756,165,950.28/376,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,882.29

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