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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,221.41, 703,869.96 and 328,991.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,221.41, 703,869.96 and 328,991.56 is: 453,856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,221.41 : 703,869.96 = 328,991.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,221.41/703,869.96 = 328,991.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,221.41x = 703,869.96 × 328,991.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,221.41x = 231,567,275,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,567,275,651.58/510,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,856.44

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