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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,164.60, 765,246.90 and 286,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,164.60, 765,246.90 and 286,215.80 is: 429,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,164.60 : 765,246.90 = 286,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,164.60/765,246.90 = 286,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,164.60x = 765,246.90 × 286,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,164.60x = 219,025,753,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,025,753,681.02/510,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,323.70

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