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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,221.12, 703,869.55 and 328,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,221.12, 703,869.55 and 328,991.24 is: 453,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,221.12 : 703,869.55 = 328,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,221.12/703,869.55 = 328,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,221.12x = 703,869.55 × 328,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,221.12x = 231,566,916,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,566,916,989.94/510,221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,856.01

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