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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,213.55, 775,564.65 and 318,660.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,213.55, 775,564.65 and 318,660.33 is: 476,910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,213.55 : 775,564.65 = 318,660.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,213.55/775,564.65 = 318,660.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,213.55x = 775,564.65 × 318,660.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,213.55x = 247,141,687,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,141,687,305.34/518,213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,910.89

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