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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,126.31, 777,294.25 and 218,607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,126.31, 777,294.25 and 218,607.54 is: 327,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,126.31 : 777,294.25 = 218,607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,126.31/777,294.25 = 218,607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,126.31x = 777,294.25 × 218,607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,126.31x = 169,922,383,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,922,383,848.65/518,126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,955.52

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