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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,580.97, 764,947.60 and 367,652.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,580.97, 764,947.60 and 367,652.42 is: 550,813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,580.97 : 764,947.60 = 367,652.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,580.97/764,947.60 = 367,652.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,580.97x = 764,947.60 × 367,652.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,580.97x = 281,234,834,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,234,834,437.88/510,580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,813.39

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