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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,219.93, 775,574.21 and 318,666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,219.93, 775,574.21 and 318,666.71 is: 476,920.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,219.93 : 775,574.21 = 318,666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,219.93/775,574.21 = 318,666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,219.93x = 775,574.21 × 318,666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,219.93x = 247,149,676,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,149,676,390.35/518,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,920.44

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