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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,630.08, 715,705.68 and 292,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,630.08, 715,705.68 and 292,348.48 is: 403,438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,630.08 : 715,705.68 = 292,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,630.08/715,705.68 = 292,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,630.08x = 715,705.68 × 292,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,630.08x = 209,235,467,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,235,467,675.37/518,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,438.74

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