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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,783.94, 716,255.04 and 325,456.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,783.94, 716,255.04 and 325,456.71 is: 449,339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,783.94 : 716,255.04 = 325,456.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,783.94/716,255.04 = 325,456.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,783.94x = 716,255.04 × 325,456.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,783.94x = 233,110,008,839.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,110,008,839.32/518,783.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,339.29

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