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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,867.74, 716,055.28 and 301,059.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,867.74, 716,055.28 and 301,059.95 is: 415,473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,867.74 : 716,055.28 = 301,059.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,867.74/716,055.28 = 301,059.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,867.74x = 716,055.28 × 301,059.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,867.74x = 215,575,566,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,575,566,794.04/518,867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,473.06

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