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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,149.10, 765,223.65 and 431,417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,149.10, 765,223.65 and 431,417.10 is: 647,125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,149.10 : 765,223.65 = 431,417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,149.10/765,223.65 = 431,417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,149.10x = 765,223.65 × 431,417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,149.10x = 330,130,567,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,130,567,934.42/510,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,125.65

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