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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,483.60, 765,773.58 and 150,655.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,483.60, 765,773.58 and 150,655.82 is: 225,997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,483.60 : 765,773.58 = 150,655.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,483.60/765,773.58 = 150,655.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,483.60x = 765,773.58 × 150,655.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,483.60x = 115,368,242,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,368,242,800.37/510,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,997.94

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