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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,018.63, 767,790.36 and 298,847.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,018.63, 767,790.36 and 298,847.90 is: 448,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,018.63 : 767,790.36 = 298,847.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,018.63/767,790.36 = 298,847.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,018.63x = 767,790.36 × 298,847.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,018.63x = 229,452,532,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,452,532,887.29/512,018.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,133.18

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