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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,884.96, 704,991.48 and 375,487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,884.96, 704,991.48 and 375,487.52 is: 518,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,884.96 : 704,991.48 = 375,487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,884.96/704,991.48 = 375,487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,884.96x = 704,991.48 × 375,487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,884.96x = 264,715,502,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,715,502,446.33/510,884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,150.90

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