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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,009.10, 768,645.45 and 322,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,009.10, 768,645.45 and 322,469.10 is: 484,101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,009.10 : 768,645.45 = 322,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,009.10/768,645.45 = 322,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,009.10x = 768,645.45 × 322,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,009.10x = 247,864,406,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,864,406,480.60/512,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,101.56

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