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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,195.60, 765,293.40 and 286,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,195.60, 765,293.40 and 286,246.80 is: 429,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,195.60 : 765,293.40 = 286,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,195.60/765,293.40 = 286,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,195.60x = 765,293.40 × 286,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,195.60x = 219,062,786,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,062,786,811.12/510,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,370.20

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