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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,989.72, 519,760.68 and 308,755.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,989.72, 519,760.68 and 308,755.32 is: 425,685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,989.72 : 519,760.68 = 308,755.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,989.72/519,760.68 = 308,755.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,989.72x = 519,760.68 × 308,755.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,989.72x = 160,478,875,076.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,478,875,076.82/376,989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,685.02

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