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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,124.02, 706,996.86 and 374,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,124.02, 706,996.86 and 374,148.20 is: 516,518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,124.02 : 706,996.86 = 374,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,124.02/706,996.86 = 374,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,124.02x = 706,996.86 × 374,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,124.02x = 264,521,602,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,521,602,574.65/512,124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,518.64

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