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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,416.74, 707,081.40 and 297,514.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,416.74, 707,081.40 and 297,514.83 is: 410,539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,416.74 : 707,081.40 = 297,514.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,416.74/707,081.40 = 297,514.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,416.74x = 707,081.40 × 297,514.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,416.74x = 210,367,202,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,367,202,517.16/512,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,539.29

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