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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,330.76, 757,139.64 and 305,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,330.76, 757,139.64 and 305,230.76 is: 457,328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,330.76 : 757,139.64 = 305,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,330.76/757,139.64 = 305,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,330.76x = 757,139.64 × 305,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,330.76x = 231,102,307,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,102,307,743.33/505,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,328.80

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