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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,296.52, 707,424.21 and 319,036.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,296.52, 707,424.21 and 319,036.09 is: 440,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,296.52 : 707,424.21 = 319,036.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,296.52/707,424.21 = 319,036.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,296.52x = 707,424.21 × 319,036.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,296.52x = 225,693,853,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,693,853,929.74/512,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,553.17

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