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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,073.28, 714,942.30 and 300,323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,073.28, 714,942.30 and 300,323.95 is: 414,447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,073.28 : 714,942.30 = 300,323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,073.28/714,942.30 = 300,323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,073.28x = 714,942.30 × 300,323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,073.28x = 214,714,295,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,714,295,558.09/518,073.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,447.73

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