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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,424.11, 765,472.89 and 168,804.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,424.11, 765,472.89 and 168,804.07 is: 253,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,424.11 : 765,472.89 = 168,804.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,424.11/765,472.89 = 168,804.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,424.11x = 765,472.89 × 168,804.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,424.11x = 129,214,939,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,214,939,306.66/510,424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,152.11

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