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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,349.76, 761,060.15 and 203,743.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,349.76, 761,060.15 and 203,743.87 is: 305,630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,349.76 : 761,060.15 = 203,743.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,349.76/761,060.15 = 203,743.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,349.76x = 761,060.15 × 203,743.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,349.76x = 155,061,340,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,061,340,322.75/507,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,630.06

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