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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,288.22, 715,262.04 and 303,497.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,288.22, 715,262.04 and 303,497.46 is: 418,840.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,288.22 : 715,262.04 = 303,497.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,288.22/715,262.04 = 303,497.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,288.22x = 715,262.04 × 303,497.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,288.22x = 217,080,212,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,080,212,374.42/518,288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,840.72

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