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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,228.01, 777,446.51 and 218,708.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,228.01, 777,446.51 and 218,708.91 is: 328,107.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,228.01 : 777,446.51 = 218,708.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,228.01/777,446.51 = 218,708.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,228.01x = 777,446.51 × 218,708.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,228.01x = 170,034,477,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,034,477,691.86/518,228.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,107.46

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