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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,901.70, 766,352.55 and 244,525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,901.70, 766,352.55 and 244,525.10 is: 366,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,901.70 : 766,352.55 = 244,525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,901.70/766,352.55 = 244,525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,901.70x = 766,352.55 × 244,525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,901.70x = 187,392,433,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,392,433,924.01/510,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,787.65

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