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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,149.93, 716,580.11 and 304,336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,149.93, 716,580.11 and 304,336.49 is: 420,074.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,149.93 : 716,580.11 = 304,336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,149.93/716,580.11 = 304,336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,149.93x = 716,580.11 × 304,336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,149.93x = 218,081,472,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,081,472,659.16/519,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,074.17

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