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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,392.20, 715,136.76 and 303,399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,392.20, 715,136.76 and 303,399.12 is: 418,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,392.20 : 715,136.76 = 303,399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,392.20/715,136.76 = 303,399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,392.20x = 715,136.76 × 303,399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,392.20x = 216,971,863,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,971,863,663.65/518,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,547.70

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