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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,080.46, 702,794.79 and 337,705.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,080.46, 702,794.79 and 337,705.98 is: 465,295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,080.46 : 702,794.79 = 337,705.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,080.46/702,794.79 = 337,705.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,080.46x = 702,794.79 × 337,705.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,080.46x = 237,338,003,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,338,003,295.84/510,080.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,295.23

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