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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,257.74, 1,359,950.18 and 507,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,257.74, 1,359,950.18 and 507,757.88 is: 760,274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,257.74 : 1,359,950.18 = 507,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,257.74/1,359,950.18 = 507,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,257.74x = 1,359,950.18 × 507,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,257.74x = 690,525,420,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,525,420,302.42/908,257.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,274.74

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