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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,150.43, 716,580.81 and 304,336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,150.43, 716,580.81 and 304,336.99 is: 420,074.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,150.43 : 716,580.81 = 304,336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,150.43/716,580.81 = 304,336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,150.43x = 716,580.81 × 304,336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,150.43x = 218,082,041,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,082,041,702.57/519,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,074.86

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