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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,299.04, 707,427.68 and 319,038.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,299.04, 707,427.68 and 319,038.62 is: 440,556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,299.04 : 707,427.68 = 319,038.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,299.04/707,427.68 = 319,038.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,299.04x = 707,427.68 × 319,038.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,299.04x = 225,696,745,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,696,745,644.67/512,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,556.65

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