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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,611.60, 768,139.80 and 433,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,611.60, 768,139.80 and 433,296.40 is: 649,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,611.60 : 768,139.80 = 433,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,611.60/768,139.80 = 433,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,611.60x = 768,139.80 × 433,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,611.60x = 332,832,210,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,832,210,036.72/512,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,287.32

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