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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,432.03, 704,436.84 and 295,575.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,432.03, 704,436.84 and 295,575.84 is: 407,918.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,432.03 : 704,436.84 = 295,575.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,432.03/704,436.84 = 295,575.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,432.03x = 704,436.84 × 295,575.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,432.03x = 208,214,510,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,214,510,709.95/510,432.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,918.19

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