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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,286.26, 760,568.94 and 254,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,286.26, 760,568.94 and 254,384.28 is: 381,395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,286.26 : 760,568.94 = 254,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,286.26/760,568.94 = 254,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,286.26x = 760,568.94 × 254,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,286.26x = 193,476,782,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,476,782,192.26/507,286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,395.67

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