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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,408.90, 715,419.44 and 303,528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,408.90, 715,419.44 and 303,528.86 is: 418,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,408.90 : 715,419.44 = 303,528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,408.90/715,419.44 = 303,528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,408.90x = 715,419.44 × 303,528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,408.90x = 217,150,441,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,150,441,950.30/518,408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,878.70

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