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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,344.96, 704,363.46 and 295,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,344.96, 704,363.46 and 295,617.20 is: 408,002.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,344.96 : 704,363.46 = 295,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,344.96/704,363.46 = 295,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,344.96x = 704,363.46 × 295,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,344.96x = 208,221,953,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,221,953,827.51/510,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,002.37

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