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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,760.62, 766,301.31 and 211,382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,760.62, 766,301.31 and 211,382.19 is: 317,139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,760.62 : 766,301.31 = 211,382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,760.62/766,301.31 = 211,382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,760.62x = 766,301.31 × 211,382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,760.62x = 161,982,449,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,982,449,107.67/510,760.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,139.66

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