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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,159.80, 716,593.74 and 304,346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,159.80, 716,593.74 and 304,346.36 is: 420,087.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,159.80 : 716,593.74 = 304,346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,159.80/716,593.74 = 304,346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,159.80x = 716,593.74 × 304,346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,159.80x = 218,092,696,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,092,696,367.79/519,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,087.80

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