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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,467.82, 713,802.90 and 336,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,467.82, 713,802.90 and 336,300.40 is: 463,897.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,467.82 : 713,802.90 = 336,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,467.82/713,802.90 = 336,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,467.82x = 713,802.90 × 336,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,467.82x = 240,052,200,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,052,200,791.16/517,467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,897.83

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