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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,853.20, 715,908.24 and 315,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,853.20, 715,908.24 and 315,011.24 is: 434,649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,853.20 : 715,908.24 = 315,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,853.20/715,908.24 = 315,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,853.20x = 715,908.24 × 315,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,853.20x = 225,519,142,408.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,519,142,408.62/518,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,649.23

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