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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,012.90, 778,145.72 and 318,919.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,012.90, 778,145.72 and 318,919.88 is: 478,150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,012.90 : 778,145.72 = 318,919.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,012.90/778,145.72 = 318,919.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,012.90x = 778,145.72 × 318,919.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,012.90x = 248,166,134,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,166,134,159.59/519,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,150.22

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