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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,679.64, 715,834.83 and 300,936.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,679.64, 715,834.83 and 300,936.25 is: 415,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,679.64 : 715,834.83 = 300,936.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,679.64/715,834.83 = 300,936.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,679.64x = 715,834.83 × 300,936.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,679.64x = 215,420,649,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,420,649,359.59/518,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,325.05

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