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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,864.43, 766,389.59 and 211,182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,864.43, 766,389.59 and 211,182.25 is: 316,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,864.43 : 766,389.59 = 211,182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,864.43/766,389.59 = 211,182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,864.43x = 766,389.59 × 211,182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,864.43x = 161,847,877,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,847,877,992.78/510,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,811.80

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