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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,124.58, 775,631.66 and 307,654.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,124.58, 775,631.66 and 307,654.18 is: 460,557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,124.58 : 775,631.66 = 307,654.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,124.58/775,631.66 = 307,654.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,124.58x = 775,631.66 × 307,654.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,124.58x = 238,626,318,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,626,318,461.18/518,124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,557.81

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