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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,573.61, 766,268.66 and 230,112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,573.61, 766,268.66 and 230,112.73 is: 345,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,573.61 : 766,268.66 = 230,112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,573.61/766,268.66 = 230,112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,573.61x = 766,268.66 × 230,112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,573.61x = 176,328,173,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,328,173,266.04/510,573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,353.09

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