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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,145.36, 697,190.84 and 301,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,145.36, 697,190.84 and 301,209.36 is: 415,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,145.36 : 697,190.84 = 301,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,145.36/697,190.84 = 301,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,145.36x = 697,190.84 × 301,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,145.36x = 210,000,406,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,000,406,714.26/505,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,722.73

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