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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,106.08, 703,927.44 and 283,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,106.08, 703,927.44 and 283,746.72 is: 391,559.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,106.08 : 703,927.44 = 283,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,106.08/703,927.44 = 283,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,106.08x = 703,927.44 × 283,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,106.08x = 199,737,102,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,737,102,218.00/510,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,559.93

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