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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,205.20, 766,807.80 and 322,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,205.20, 766,807.80 and 322,248.40 is: 483,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,205.20 : 766,807.80 = 322,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,205.20/766,807.80 = 322,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,205.20x = 766,807.80 × 322,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,205.20x = 247,102,586,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,102,586,657.52/511,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,372.60

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