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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,995.57, 769,078.27 and 213,700.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,995.57, 769,078.27 and 213,700.97 is: 320,378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,995.57 : 769,078.27 = 213,700.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,995.57/769,078.27 = 213,700.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,995.57x = 769,078.27 × 213,700.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,995.57x = 164,352,772,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,352,772,304.92/512,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,378.54

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