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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,277.65, 760,991.19 and 152,320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,277.65, 760,991.19 and 152,320.26 is: 228,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,277.65 : 760,991.19 = 152,320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,277.65/760,991.19 = 152,320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,277.65x = 760,991.19 × 152,320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,277.65x = 115,914,372,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,914,372,113.55/507,277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,502.82

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