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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,295.20, 715,002.90 and 303,302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,295.20, 715,002.90 and 303,302.22 is: 418,414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,295.20 : 715,002.90 = 303,302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,295.20/715,002.90 = 303,302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,295.20x = 715,002.90 × 303,302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,295.20x = 216,861,966,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,861,966,876.44/518,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,414.00

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