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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,335.59, 715,667.83 and 363,615.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,335.59, 715,667.83 and 363,615.82 is: 502,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,335.59 : 715,667.83 = 363,615.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,335.59/715,667.83 = 363,615.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,335.59x = 715,667.83 × 363,615.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,335.59x = 260,228,143,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,228,143,034.99/518,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,045.68

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