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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,131.62, 760,519.56 and 309,367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,131.62, 760,519.56 and 309,367.48 is: 426,903.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,131.62 : 760,519.56 = 309,367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,131.62/760,519.56 = 309,367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,131.62x = 760,519.56 × 309,367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,131.62x = 235,280,019,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,280,019,767.91/551,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,903.50

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