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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,254.16, 704,237.02 and 295,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,254.16, 704,237.02 and 295,524.76 is: 407,874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,254.16 : 704,237.02 = 295,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,254.16/704,237.02 = 295,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,254.16x = 704,237.02 × 295,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,254.16x = 208,119,476,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,119,476,318.62/510,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,874.14

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