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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,758.21, 704,819.13 and 292,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,758.21, 704,819.13 and 292,955.69 is: 404,263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,758.21 : 704,819.13 = 292,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,758.21/704,819.13 = 292,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,758.21x = 704,819.13 × 292,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,758.21x = 206,480,774,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,480,774,554.35/510,758.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,263.25

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