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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,291.20, 714,997.44 and 303,299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,291.20, 714,997.44 and 303,299.36 is: 418,410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,291.20 : 714,997.44 = 303,299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,291.20/714,997.44 = 303,299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,291.20x = 714,997.44 × 303,299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,291.20x = 216,858,265,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,858,265,953.64/518,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,410.09

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