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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,991.60, 769,876.20 and 335,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,991.60, 769,876.20 and 335,439.60 is: 503,413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,991.60 : 769,876.20 = 335,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,991.60/769,876.20 = 335,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,991.60x = 769,876.20 × 335,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,991.60x = 258,246,964,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,246,964,577.52/512,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,413.63

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