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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,015.65, 778,149.84 and 318,922.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,015.65, 778,149.84 and 318,922.63 is: 478,154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,015.65 : 778,149.84 = 318,922.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,015.65/778,149.84 = 318,922.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,015.65x = 778,149.84 × 318,922.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,015.65x = 248,169,593,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,169,593,506.88/519,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,154.36

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