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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,251.90, 778,877.85 and 318,922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,251.90, 778,877.85 and 318,922.70 is: 478,384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,251.90 : 778,877.85 = 318,922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,251.90/778,877.85 = 318,922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,251.90x = 778,877.85 × 318,922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,251.90x = 248,401,826,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,401,826,892.20/519,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,384.05

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