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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,823.55, 710,035.26 and 362,366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,823.55, 710,035.26 and 362,366.43 is: 499,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,823.55 : 710,035.26 = 362,366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,823.55/710,035.26 = 362,366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,823.55x = 710,035.26 × 362,366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,823.55x = 257,292,942,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,292,942,340.32/514,823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,769.18

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