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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,673.83, 767,512.55 and 156,686.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,673.83, 767,512.55 and 156,686.29 is: 235,029.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,673.83 : 767,512.55 = 156,686.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,673.83/767,512.55 = 156,686.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,673.83x = 767,512.55 × 156,686.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,673.83x = 120,258,693,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,258,693,204.51/511,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,029.99

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