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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,999.80, 769,499.70 and 303,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,999.80, 769,499.70 and 303,047.80 is: 454,571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,999.80 : 769,499.70 = 303,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,999.80/769,499.70 = 303,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,999.80x = 769,499.70 × 303,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,999.80x = 233,195,191,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,195,191,185.66/512,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,571.70

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