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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,009.75, 768,014.64 and 138,032.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,009.75, 768,014.64 and 138,032.75 is: 207,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,009.75 : 768,014.64 = 138,032.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,009.75/768,014.64 = 138,032.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,009.75x = 768,014.64 × 138,032.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,009.75x = 106,011,172,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,011,172,799.46/512,009.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,049.13

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