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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,921.61, 716,095.57 and 304,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,921.61, 716,095.57 and 304,204.68 is: 419,792.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,921.61 : 716,095.57 = 304,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,921.61/716,095.57 = 304,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,921.61x = 716,095.57 × 304,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,921.61x = 217,839,623,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,839,623,721.27/518,921.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,792.93

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