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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,115.72, 965,123.72 and 510,271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,115.72, 965,123.72 and 510,271.32 is: 764,575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,115.72 : 965,123.72 = 510,271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,115.72/965,123.72 = 510,271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,115.72x = 965,123.72 × 510,271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,115.72x = 492,474,954,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,474,954,567.71/644,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,575.28

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