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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,192.32, 760,947.68 and 305,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,192.32, 760,947.68 and 305,021.12 is: 457,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,192.32 : 760,947.68 = 305,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,192.32/760,947.68 = 305,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,192.32x = 760,947.68 × 305,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,192.32x = 232,105,113,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,105,113,615.00/507,192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,627.42

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