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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,086.10, 775,629.15 and 143,109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,086.10, 775,629.15 and 143,109.10 is: 214,663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,086.10 : 775,629.15 = 143,109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,086.10/775,629.15 = 143,109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,086.10x = 775,629.15 × 143,109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,086.10x = 110,999,589,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,999,589,590.27/517,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,663.65

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