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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,230.10, 778,511.55 and 504,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,230.10, 778,511.55 and 504,233.30 is: 757,484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,230.10 : 778,511.55 = 504,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,230.10/778,511.55 = 504,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,230.10x = 778,511.55 × 504,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,230.10x = 392,551,447,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,551,447,944.62/518,230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,484.85

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