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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,175.02, 765,068.94 and 150,246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,175.02, 765,068.94 and 150,246.93 is: 225,313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,175.02 : 765,068.94 = 150,246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,175.02/765,068.94 = 150,246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,175.02x = 765,068.94 × 150,246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,175.02x = 114,949,259,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,949,259,473.35/510,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,313.38

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