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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,284.25, 760,565.95 and 254,382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,284.25, 760,565.95 and 254,382.30 is: 381,392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,284.25 : 760,565.95 = 254,382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,284.25/760,565.95 = 254,382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,284.25x = 760,565.95 × 254,382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,284.25x = 193,474,515,662.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,474,515,662.69/507,284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,392.71

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