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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,376.55, 704,350.69 and 284,022.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,376.55, 704,350.69 and 284,022.05 is: 391,967.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,376.55 : 704,350.69 = 284,022.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,376.55/704,350.69 = 284,022.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,376.55x = 704,350.69 × 284,022.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,376.55x = 200,051,122,660.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,051,122,660.91/510,376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,967.70

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