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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,396.48, 760,809.60 and 254,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,396.48, 760,809.60 and 254,112 is: 381,025.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,396.48 : 760,809.60 = 254,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,396.48/760,809.60 = 254,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,396.48x = 760,809.60 × 254,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,396.48x = 193,330,849,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,330,849,075.20/507,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,025.21

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