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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,367.94, 765,550.89 and 150,791.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,367.94, 765,550.89 and 150,791.25 is: 226,186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,367.94 : 765,550.89 = 150,791.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,367.94/765,550.89 = 150,791.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,367.94x = 765,550.89 × 150,791.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,367.94x = 115,438,375,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,438,375,641.71/510,367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,186.58

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