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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,075.18, 750,611.34 and 301,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,075.18, 750,611.34 and 301,286.16 is: 451,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,075.18 : 750,611.34 = 301,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,075.18/750,611.34 = 301,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,075.18x = 750,611.34 × 301,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,075.18x = 226,148,808,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,148,808,281.05/501,075.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,327.10

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