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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,159.27, 710,301.99 and 333,805.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,159.27, 710,301.99 and 333,805.02 is: 460,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,159.27 : 710,301.99 = 333,805.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,159.27/710,301.99 = 333,805.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,159.27x = 710,301.99 × 333,805.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,159.27x = 237,102,369,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,102,369,977.99/515,159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,250.62

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