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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,149.20, 767,244.60 and 275,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,149.20, 767,244.60 and 275,413.20 is: 412,593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,149.20 : 767,244.60 = 275,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,149.20/767,244.60 = 275,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,149.20x = 767,244.60 × 275,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,149.20x = 211,309,290,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,309,290,468.72/512,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,593.23

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