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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,194.18, 715,158.97 and 303,321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,194.18, 715,158.97 and 303,321.22 is: 418,613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,194.18 : 715,158.97 = 303,321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,194.18/715,158.97 = 303,321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,194.18x = 715,158.97 × 303,321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,194.18x = 216,922,891,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,922,891,274.34/518,194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,613.14

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