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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,751.92, 715,932.68 and 304,072.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,751.92, 715,932.68 and 304,072.35 is: 419,652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,751.92 : 715,932.68 = 304,072.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,751.92/715,932.68 = 304,072.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,751.92x = 715,932.68 × 304,072.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,751.92x = 217,695,332,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,695,332,449.40/518,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,652.10

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