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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,352.60, 768,528.90 and 246,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,352.60, 768,528.90 and 246,048.90 is: 369,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,352.60 : 768,528.90 = 246,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,352.60/768,528.90 = 246,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,352.60x = 768,528.90 × 246,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,352.60x = 189,095,690,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,095,690,463.21/512,352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,073.35

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