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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,258.40, 767,005.20 and 512,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,258.40, 767,005.20 and 512,258.40 is: 767,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,258.40 : 767,005.20 = 512,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,258.40/767,005.20 = 512,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,258.40x = 767,005.20 × 512,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,258.40x = 392,904,856,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,904,856,543.68/512,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,005.20

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