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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,108.28, 760,821.59 and 304,937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,108.28, 760,821.59 and 304,937.14 is: 457,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,108.28 : 760,821.59 = 304,937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,108.28/760,821.59 = 304,937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,108.28x = 760,821.59 × 304,937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,108.28x = 232,002,759,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,002,759,704.85/507,108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,501.42

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