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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,101.80, 764,277.90 and 332,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,101.80, 764,277.90 and 332,517.40 is: 498,205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,101.80 : 764,277.90 = 332,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,101.80/764,277.90 = 332,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,101.80x = 764,277.90 × 332,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,101.80x = 254,135,700,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,135,700,185.46/510,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,205.85

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