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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,337.36, 762,511.52 and 153,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,337.36, 762,511.52 and 153,354.46 is: 230,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,337.36 : 762,511.52 = 153,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,337.36/762,511.52 = 153,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,337.36x = 762,511.52 × 153,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,337.36x = 116,934,542,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,934,542,393.38/508,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,033.34

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