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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,170.64, 760,830.16 and 152,212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,170.64, 760,830.16 and 152,212.72 is: 228,341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,170.64 : 760,830.16 = 152,212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,170.64/760,830.16 = 152,212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,170.64x = 760,830.16 × 152,212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,170.64x = 115,808,028,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,808,028,111.64/507,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,341.35

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