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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,068.73, 703,883.48 and 295,204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,068.73, 703,883.48 and 295,204.49 is: 407,375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,068.73 : 703,883.48 = 295,204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,068.73/703,883.48 = 295,204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,068.73x = 703,883.48 × 295,204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,068.73x = 207,789,558,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,789,558,737.39/510,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,375.61

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