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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,224.76, 777,441.63 and 218,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,224.76, 777,441.63 and 218,705.66 is: 328,102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,224.76 : 777,441.63 = 218,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,224.76/777,441.63 = 218,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,224.76x = 777,441.63 × 218,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,224.76x = 170,030,884,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,030,884,800.63/518,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,102.59

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