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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,069.62, 765,147.27 and 155,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,069.62, 765,147.27 and 155,086.72 is: 232,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,069.62 : 765,147.27 = 155,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,069.62/765,147.27 = 155,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,069.62x = 765,147.27 × 155,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,069.62x = 118,664,175,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,664,175,820.08/510,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,643.10

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