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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,028.24, 767,974.92 and 152,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,028.24, 767,974.92 and 152,191.44 is: 228,267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,028.24 : 767,974.92 = 152,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,028.24/767,974.92 = 152,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,028.24x = 767,974.92 × 152,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,028.24x = 116,879,208,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,879,208,958.69/512,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,267.11

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