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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,244.62, 761,015.07 and 226,696.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,244.62, 761,015.07 and 226,696.26 is: 340,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,244.62 : 761,015.07 = 226,696.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,244.62/761,015.07 = 226,696.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,244.62x = 761,015.07 × 226,696.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,244.62x = 172,519,270,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,519,270,172.64/507,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,110.60

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