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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,280.48, 716,606.64 and 280,816.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,280.48, 716,606.64 and 280,816.48 is: 387,526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,280.48 : 716,606.64 = 280,816.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,280.48/716,606.64 = 280,816.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,280.48x = 716,606.64 × 280,816.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,280.48x = 201,234,954,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,234,954,189.43/519,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,526.51

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