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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,277.15, 760,990.44 and 152,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,277.15, 760,990.44 and 152,319.76 is: 228,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,277.15 : 760,990.44 = 152,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,277.15/760,990.44 = 152,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,277.15x = 760,990.44 × 152,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,277.15x = 115,913,881,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,913,881,183.09/507,277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,502.07

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