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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,078.52, 1,275,270.78 and 510,673.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,078.52, 1,275,270.78 and 510,673.42 is: 704,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,078.52 : 1,275,270.78 = 510,673.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,078.52/1,275,270.78 = 510,673.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,078.52x = 1,275,270.78 × 510,673.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,078.52x = 651,246,890,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,246,890,648.67/924,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,752.76

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