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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,073.91, 759,489.66 and 346,769.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,073.91, 759,489.66 and 346,769.96 is: 519,388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,073.91 : 759,489.66 = 346,769.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,073.91/759,489.66 = 346,769.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,073.91x = 759,489.66 × 346,769.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,073.91x = 263,368,195,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,368,195,221.17/507,073.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,388.19

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