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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,174.72, 764,997.39 and 150,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,174.72, 764,997.39 and 150,298.88 is: 225,370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,174.72 : 764,997.39 = 150,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,174.72/764,997.39 = 150,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,174.72x = 764,997.39 × 150,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,174.72x = 114,978,247,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,978,247,094.94/510,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,370.33

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