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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,124.96, 707,015.51 and 308,225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,124.96, 707,015.51 and 308,225.94 is: 425,522.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,124.96 : 707,015.51 = 308,225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,124.96/707,015.51 = 308,225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,124.96x = 707,015.51 × 308,225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,124.96x = 217,920,520,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,920,520,164.33/512,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,522.16

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