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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,061.62, 716,182.77 and 315,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,061.62, 716,182.77 and 315,107.40 is: 434,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,061.62 : 716,182.77 = 315,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,061.62/716,182.77 = 315,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,061.62x = 716,182.77 × 315,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,061.62x = 225,674,490,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,674,490,579.50/519,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,773.99

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