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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,112.32, 771,301.55 and 301,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,112.32, 771,301.55 and 301,060.27 is: 451,668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,112.32 : 771,301.55 = 301,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,112.32/771,301.55 = 301,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,112.32x = 771,301.55 × 301,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,112.32x = 232,208,252,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,208,252,894.42/514,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,668.33

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