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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,336.28, 707,372.82 and 331,485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,336.28, 707,372.82 and 331,485.96 is: 457,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,336.28 : 707,372.82 = 331,485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,336.28/707,372.82 = 331,485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,336.28x = 707,372.82 × 331,485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,336.28x = 234,484,158,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,484,158,315.61/512,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,676.27

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