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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,064.08, 706,774.96 and 311,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,064.08, 706,774.96 and 311,028.56 is: 429,296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,064.08 : 706,774.96 = 311,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,064.08/706,774.96 = 311,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,064.08x = 706,774.96 × 311,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,064.08x = 219,827,198,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,827,198,052.86/512,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,296.27

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