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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,150.88, 707,070.96 and 369,279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,150.88, 707,070.96 and 369,279.84 is: 509,824.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,150.88 : 707,070.96 = 369,279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,150.88/707,070.96 = 369,279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,150.88x = 707,070.96 × 369,279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,150.88x = 261,107,050,977.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,107,050,977.45/512,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,824.47

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