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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,167.20, 765,250.80 and 288,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,167.20, 765,250.80 and 288,983.20 is: 433,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,167.20 : 765,250.80 = 288,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,167.20/765,250.80 = 288,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,167.20x = 765,250.80 × 288,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,167.20x = 221,144,624,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,144,624,986.56/510,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,474.80

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