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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,567.51, 1,230,363.13 and 509,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,567.51, 1,230,363.13 and 509,602.50 is: 703,251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,567.51 : 1,230,363.13 = 509,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,567.51/1,230,363.13 = 509,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,567.51x = 1,230,363.13 × 509,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,567.51x = 626,996,126,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,996,126,955.83/891,567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,251.43

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