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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,665.39, 708,796.13 and 295,945.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,665.39, 708,796.13 and 295,945.29 is: 408,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,665.39 : 708,796.13 = 295,945.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,665.39/708,796.13 = 295,945.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,665.39x = 708,796.13 × 295,945.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,665.39x = 209,764,876,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,764,876,243.73/513,665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,368.72

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