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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,236.96, 710,892.48 and 297,392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,236.96, 710,892.48 and 297,392.32 is: 410,323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,236.96 : 710,892.48 = 297,392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,236.96/710,892.48 = 297,392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,236.96x = 710,892.48 × 297,392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,236.96x = 211,413,963,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,413,963,897.75/515,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,323.75

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