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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,345.96, 704,364.84 and 295,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,345.96, 704,364.84 and 295,618.20 is: 408,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,345.96 : 704,364.84 = 295,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,345.96/704,364.84 = 295,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,345.96x = 704,364.84 × 295,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,345.96x = 208,223,066,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,223,066,144.09/510,345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,003.75

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