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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,094.21, 691,538.30 and 297,265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,094.21, 691,538.30 and 297,265.81 is: 410,243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,094.21 : 691,538.30 = 297,265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,094.21/691,538.30 = 297,265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,094.21x = 691,538.30 × 297,265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,094.21x = 205,570,692,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,570,692,895.52/501,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,243.60

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