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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,882.96, 704,988.72 and 375,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,882.96, 704,988.72 and 375,485.52 is: 518,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,882.96 : 704,988.72 = 375,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,882.96/704,988.72 = 375,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,882.96x = 704,988.72 × 375,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,882.96x = 264,713,056,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,713,056,123.33/510,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,148.14

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