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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,012.46, 703,773.81 and 295,165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,012.46, 703,773.81 and 295,165.84 is: 407,303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,012.46 : 703,773.81 = 295,165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,012.46/703,773.81 = 295,165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,012.46x = 703,773.81 × 295,165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,012.46x = 207,729,987,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,729,987,798.65/510,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,303.75

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