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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,766.70, 763,150.05 and 243,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,766.70, 763,150.05 and 243,046.20 is: 364,569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,766.70 : 763,150.05 = 243,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,766.70/763,150.05 = 243,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,766.70x = 763,150.05 × 243,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,766.70x = 185,480,719,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,480,719,682.31/508,766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,569.30

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