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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,017.96, 708,035.14 and 295,222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,017.96, 708,035.14 and 295,222.15 is: 407,447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,017.96 : 708,035.14 = 295,222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,017.96/708,035.14 = 295,222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,017.96x = 708,035.14 × 295,222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,017.96x = 209,027,657,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,027,657,560.42/513,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,447.06

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