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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,656.63, 765,915.98 and 211,095.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,656.63, 765,915.98 and 211,095.65 is: 316,614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,656.63 : 765,915.98 = 211,095.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,656.63/765,915.98 = 211,095.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,656.63x = 765,915.98 × 211,095.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,656.63x = 161,681,532,502.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,681,532,502.80/510,656.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,614.97

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