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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,381, 3,006,746.46 and 508,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,381, 3,006,746.46 and 508,473 is: 762,753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,381 : 3,006,746.46 = 508,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,381/3,006,746.46 = 508,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,381x = 3,006,746.46 × 508,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,381x = 1,528,849,392,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,849,392,755.58/2,004,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,753.88

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