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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,196.80, 764,420.40 and 332,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,196.80, 764,420.40 and 332,612.40 is: 498,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,196.80 : 764,420.40 = 332,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,196.80/764,420.40 = 332,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,196.80x = 764,420.40 × 332,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,196.80x = 254,255,703,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,255,703,852.96/510,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,348.29

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