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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,346, 3,006,693.96 and 508,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,346, 3,006,693.96 and 508,438 is: 762,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,346 : 3,006,693.96 = 508,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,346/3,006,693.96 = 508,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,346x = 3,006,693.96 × 508,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,346x = 1,528,717,463,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,717,463,634.48/2,004,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,701.38

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