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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,069.40, 764,229.30 and 243,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,069.40, 764,229.30 and 243,255.40 is: 364,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,069.40 : 764,229.30 = 243,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,069.40/764,229.30 = 243,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,069.40x = 764,229.30 × 243,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,069.40x = 185,902,904,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,902,904,063.22/510,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,465.90

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