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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,506.76, 701,692.94 and 301,739.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,506.76, 701,692.94 and 301,739.51 is: 416,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,506.76 : 701,692.94 = 301,739.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,506.76/701,692.94 = 301,739.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,506.76x = 701,692.94 × 301,739.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,506.76x = 211,728,482,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,728,482,377.36/508,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,373.00

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