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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,300.63, 704,169.12 and 295,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,300.63, 704,169.12 and 295,455.24 is: 407,701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,300.63 : 704,169.12 = 295,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,300.63/704,169.12 = 295,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,300.63x = 704,169.12 × 295,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,300.63x = 208,050,456,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,050,456,350.19/510,300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,701.74

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