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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,140.60, 764,554.80 and 310,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,140.60, 764,554.80 and 310,248.80 is: 464,974.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,140.60 : 764,554.80 = 310,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,140.60/764,554.80 = 310,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,140.60x = 764,554.80 × 310,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,140.60x = 237,202,209,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,202,209,234.24/510,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,974.18

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