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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,444.72, 765,667.08 and 136,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,444.72, 765,667.08 and 136,458 is: 204,687

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,444.72 : 765,667.08 = 136,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,444.72/765,667.08 = 136,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,444.72x = 765,667.08 × 136,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,444.72x = 104,481,398,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,481,398,402.64/510,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,687

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