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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,011.39, 707,954.24 and 286,657.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,011.39, 707,954.24 and 286,657.07 is: 395,585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,011.39 : 707,954.24 = 286,657.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,011.39/707,954.24 = 286,657.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,011.39x = 707,954.24 × 286,657.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,011.39x = 202,940,086,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,940,086,699.19/513,011.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,585.93

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