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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,003.30, 765,004.95 and 177,579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,003.30, 765,004.95 and 177,579.30 is: 266,368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,003.30 : 765,004.95 = 177,579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,003.30/765,004.95 = 177,579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,003.30x = 765,004.95 × 177,579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,003.30x = 135,849,043,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,849,043,517.54/510,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,368.95

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