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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,860.80, 771,676.80 and 215,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,860.80, 771,676.80 and 215,340.80 is: 322,754.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,860.80 : 771,676.80 = 215,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,860.80/771,676.80 = 215,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,860.80x = 771,676.80 × 215,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,860.80x = 166,173,499,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,173,499,453.44/514,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,754.23

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