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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,093.60, 765,140.40 and 431,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,093.60, 765,140.40 and 431,361.60 is: 647,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,093.60 : 765,140.40 = 431,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,093.60/765,140.40 = 431,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,093.60x = 765,140.40 × 431,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,093.60x = 330,052,187,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,052,187,168.64/510,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,042.40

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