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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,112.90, 764,294.55 and 243,298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,112.90, 764,294.55 and 243,298.90 is: 364,531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,112.90 : 764,294.55 = 243,298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,112.90/764,294.55 = 243,298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,112.90x = 764,294.55 × 243,298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,112.90x = 185,952,023,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,952,023,291.00/510,112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,531.11

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